"I don't know what to say."
"This kind of efficiency, this kind of execution, this kind of foresight...is beyond my comprehension."
As Saladin spoke, he just glanced at Lin Ke's upper body, as if he was confirming that the person in front of him was really just a mortal, not a god.
Because, in his opinion, what Lin Ke just said was something that only gods could do.
"If I hadn't seen you here with my own eyes and seen the sight of Jerusalem with my own eyes, I would have thought that it was a miracle from Allah."
Saladin was silent for a moment, his thoughts seemed to drift away, and he looked like he was thinking about something.
When he spoke again, there was a hint of caution and awe in his tone.
"It seems that His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh not only possesses military talent beyond the reach of mortals, but also possesses a certain... leadership ability that transcends the ordinary."
Saladin was speaking, but Lin Ke could clearly sense from his words that the other party seemed to have something else to say.
In Lin Ke's opinion, those words might be about gods or powers beyond the ordinary.
But in such an occasion, Saladin could not say these words.
So, he finally just said.
"No wonder rumors say you can predict the future and understand people's hearts."
But Lin Ke did not directly respond to this almost mythical evaluation, he just smiled slightly.
“Everyone has their own approach and perspective.”
“Sometimes, things that seem impossible are just a matter of perspective.”
"I believe that if His Majesty Saladin led his army here, he would be able to easily break through the gates of Jerusalem."
As Saladin listened to Lin Ke's words, there was another emotion in his eyes.
Obviously, in his view, conquering Jerusalem would be no easy task.
But he looked at Lin Ke, and in the end he just continued to look at her with admiration.
"I see."
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, perhaps this is why fate has brought our paths together here."
At this point, the servants filled Linke and Saladin's cocoa glasses again.
The two kings simply raised their cups, held them high, and drank from each other.
Saladin's expression gradually relaxed, and the confusion after the shock was replaced by a calm respect.
He sat up straight again, folded his hands on his legs, and focused his gaze on the Holy Pharaoh again, but this time, there was a hint of deep understanding in his eyes.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
Saladin spoke slowly, his voice revealing an undisguised sincerity.
"In my life, I have seen countless rulers who claimed to be geniuses, and I have also met many people who claimed to be wise men."
"But today, I finally saw someone who truly deserves these titles."
"You are not only a successful military leader, but also a thinker who can understand the nature of the world."
“You saw possibilities that I had not seen and achieved things that I thought were impossible.”
"Such vision and courage deserve my, Saladin's, sincerest respect."
Lin Ke accepted the compliment calmly. He took another sip of cocoa and said, "Sultan Saladin is too kind."
“Everyone’s success is based on the experience and lessons of their predecessors.”
“Your work in unifying the Arab tribes is equally admirable, requiring not only military talent but also extraordinary patience and diplomatic wisdom.”
“All I did was make the right choice at the right time.
“And your greatness lies in your unremitting pursuit of a seemingly distant ideal and your years of hard work for it.”
“These two qualities are equally precious and neither can be missing.”
Lin Ke knew very well that now was the best time to establish the same "concept" with the other party.
Once this "concept" is established, Holy Egypt and Arabia can not only become allies, but are more likely to establish a deep friendship.
In Lin Ke's opinion, this is as important as the "alliance relationship" that can be determined by the civilization panel.
After hearing Lin Ke's words, a sincere smile appeared on Saladin's face again.
"Thank you for your recognition, His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
"In our Arab tradition, a wise man said this."
“A true wise man can see what ordinary people cannot see, and a true leader can make ordinary people see what he sees.”
"Today's conversation with His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh has made me understand a lot."
"I hope that Arabia and Holy Egypt can establish a deeper friendship from today onwards."
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, I respect you."
Saladin stood up and raised the cup filled with cocoa in his hand.
Lin Ke also stood up. He was now certain that, whether from the civilization panel or in reality, Holy Egypt and Arabia had already established an "alliance" relationship at this moment.
But now, this is just an ally.
It's not a relationship like the Holy Egyptian Alliance.
Although Saladin didn't say anything, Lin Ke knew that Saladin actually had something to tell him.
Because the reason why Lin Ke was able to establish a good relationship with the other party from the beginning was not just because of his understanding of the historical Saladin.
There is also information about Saladin in the civilization panel.
"A civilization that likes to found religion but does not spread it to the cities under his rule."
"Hates the civilization that spreads religion into his city."
The civilization panel clearly tells Linke Saladin's preference.
That is, he disliked civilizations that brought religion to his city.
The same is true for the alliance he established with the other party.
He knew very well that when Saladin entered Jerusalem, he must have noticed that most of the people going to Jerusalem came for religion.
Although Saladin did not mention the Link Cult at this moment, Lin Ke knew that if he did not explain the matter clearly to the other party, the Link Cult would be like a thorn in Saladin's heart.
That would affect their relationship.
In Lin Ke's opinion, he admired this leader very much and wanted him to join the Holy Egyptian Alliance.
But the other party has his own beliefs, and it is unrealistic to ask him to join his Holy Egyptian Alliance. Moreover, according to Saladin's character, he would not do such a thing.
Therefore, in Lin Ke's opinion, the best way is to become a very good ally of Arabia.
They can help each other, increase trade with each other, and maintain this alliance for a long time.
Lin Ke already had a plan on how to remove this thorn in Saladin's heart.
So, Lin Ke winked at the soldier outside the door, and the soldier immediately turned around and disappeared.
"I salute you, too, Your Majesty Saladin."
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