Lin Ke observed all this quietly, and at this moment, he slowly took a few steps forward.
"Since everyone says this is a holy place, why not listen to my advice?"
As soon as the words fell, the originally noisy crowd immediately fell into silence, and even the sound of the breeze blowing through the treetops became clearly audible.
"Ah, it's His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
Everyone's eyes were attracted to the appearance of the Holy Pharaoh like a magnet.
Whether it was the gray beard of the Hebrew elder, the dark skin of the desert visitor, or the exotic face of the pilgrim from afar, they were all facing the same direction at this moment.
Because that man is the young king who will determine the future of Jerusalem.
Holy Pharaoh of Holy Egypt.
In the silence, people clearly heard the words of the Holy Pharaoh.
"Everyone is emphasizing the religious significance of this land to themselves, and they all hope to have the exclusive right to worship."
Lin Ke's voice was neither hurried nor fast, and every word was clear.
“But before we discuss who gets more use of the holy land and go to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, I would like to ask everyone to look back.”
Everyone listened to Lin Ke's words and just turned their heads slowly.
“Why don’t you all take a look at Jerusalem and see what it looks like today?”
He pointed his right hand slightly to the side, pointing to the devastated city outline in the distance.
"Here, the city walls collapsed, the streets were broken, houses collapsed in pieces, and countless rubbles were piled up around the city."
“Even if the Holy Egyptian League soldiers and the Hebrews worked together, they could only clear about one-third of the debris.”
"That is to say, today, this city no longer has the basic function of being a holy place."
"So, what is the point of you all discussing the Holy City and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre here?"
"Are you going to worship in a ruin?"
When several representatives heard Lin Ke's words, their expressions changed slightly, but no one refuted.
Indeed, the current situation in Jerusalem is very worrying.
The scars of war can be seen everywhere, large areas have become ruins, and even the most basic supply of drinking water cannot be guaranteed.
Not only that, if it weren't for Saint Egypt's extremely strong logistical capabilities, famine would have broken out here long ago.
After Lin Ke finished speaking, everyone fell silent.
Especially the Hebrews, they seemed to be more aware that if it were not for Holy Egypt, they would have been beheaded or turned into dry bones here long ago.
Then, Lin Ke continued to speak.
“Rebuilding Jerusalem is the top priority for everyone.”
“Without Jerusalem, there would be no Holy Land.”
"Without Jerusalem, you will also lose your support."
He took a step forward and raised his voice a little more.
"My proposal is different from what the two leaders just proposed."
"I propose! From today on, Jerusalem's right to worship will be based on contributions to its reconstruction."
“No matter where you come from or what god you believe in, as long as you contribute labor, materials, or wisdom to rebuild this city, you are eligible to share the right to use this holy land.”
"And those who give more will have more opportunities to enter the core of the holy land, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre!"
Lin Ke paused for a moment and then added.
“This is not only fair to everyone, but also a reward for truly devout believers.”
After a brief silence, many representatives showed expressions of appreciation.
It was an expression that said "As expected of the Holy Pharaoh."
The Eastern representative in dark robes was the first to speak out: "I agree with this suggestion!"
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh is right. True believers should rebuild the holy land with their own hands, instead of just expressing their piety with words!"
His support inspired the people who came with him to raise their arms high.
The Hebrew elder pondered for a moment, then nodded: "We also agree with what His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh said!"
"We have lived here for generations and know how to repair this city better than anyone else! We will devote all our efforts to this!"
The leader of the southern tribe agreed: "Very wise!"
"Although we are few in number, everyone is willing to work twice as hard to rebuild the Holy Land. We will prove our worth with our own hands!"
The three representatives expressed their support one after another. In their eyes, it was an opportunity.
It is the granting of the ability to ensure one's own voice in future Holy Land affairs through practical actions.
The Hebrews were particularly optimistic because their familiarity with the city and existing human resources gave them an inherent advantage in the competition.
However, while others were immersed in new ideas about the future, the Arab representative's expression became increasingly solemn.
He bowed slightly before speaking cautiously.
"Your Majesty, I must express my concerns frankly."
“As you can see, our numbers in Jerusalem at this moment are quite limited.”
“As you suggest, it will be difficult for us to get a significant share of the reconstruction work, which means we are bound to be at a disadvantage in future worship arrangements.”
He paused, then tugged at his robe with his fingers, as if he was a little embarrassed about what he was about to say next.
"I ask you to allow me to return to Arabia and gather more of my people to participate in the reconstruction work."
"Especially my monarch, King Yi, who has been committed to expanding ties with surrounding civilizations and has great respect for the Holy Egyptian Alliance."
"Although I came here on my own initiative, I believe that if the 'King of Righteousness' knew what happened here, he would definitely help me."
“If he knew that he had the opportunity to participate in the reconstruction of Jerusalem, he would definitely organize a large aid team to come to support him.”
The Arab representative's words were sincere and passionate, and the picture he painted was attractive.
A large number of Arab craftsmen, laborers and materials poured into Jerusalem, injecting fresh vitality into the reconstruction.
After listening to the other party's words, Lin Ke's gaze stayed on the Arab's face for a moment, and then slowly scanned the entire audience.
His expression did not change noticeably, but he seemed to have the answer in his heart.
"You are free to make whatever choice you want."
"You can stay, you can leave, you can act alone, you can call on allies, these are your rights."
Lin Ke's words shocked the Arab representative so much that he opened his eyes wide and stared blankly at the Holy Pharaoh in front of him.
"But please remember one thing."
"The only criterion I use is your actual contribution to Jerusalem."
“No matter how many people you bring, no matter where they come from, what will ultimately determine the outcome is their commitment to rebuilding the city, that’s all.”
These words were a response not only to the Arab representatives, but also to the representatives of all civilizations present.
"Then let's start from now."
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