"I salute you, too, Your Majesty Saladin."
Two cups of cocoa were drunk in one gulp.
The two rulers smiled at each other.
An emotion that transcends words establishes an invisible connection.
This mutual appreciation is not based on diplomatic compliments, but stems from a genuine recognition of each other's abilities and vision.
They have seen too many similarities in each other.
"Your Majesty, the Holy Pharaoh, there is no trade route between Arabia and Holy Egypt. How about this..."
Just as their conversation deepened, a soldier suddenly appeared at the gate and half-knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, Your Majesty Saladin."
"The leader of the Malacia clan said there is an emergency that needs to be reported to His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
When Lin Ke heard this, he just pretended to be confused and asked, "Emergency?"
"The leader of the Malaxia tribe has come to me now, I guess he has encountered a difficult situation."
"I'm so sorry, Your Majesty Saladin, please wait a moment."
Saladin stood up and said, "Your Majesty, if that's the case, I'd better step aside for now."
When Lin Ke saw Saladin stand up, she just quickly waved at him again.
"Your Majesty Saladin, please take a seat. You and I are already allies, so this is unnecessary."
"Besides, you are our important guest. You don't need to avoid us. Just wait for a moment."
Then, Lin Ke turned towards the gate and said, "Send a message to the leader of the Malaxia clan."
As soon as Lin Ke finished speaking, Malacia strode in.
She was wearing the leather armor unique to the Amazons. When she saw Saladin, she first saluted, and then she came to Lin Ke.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
Marasia bowed her head slightly in respect, but she did not kneel, and she seemed a little hurried.
Even her brows furrowed slightly.
"I apologize for interrupting the meeting between your Majesties, but there is one matter that requires your decision, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
"It's about Jerusalem and Islam."
Saladin was not offended by the sudden interruption, but instead observed the Amazon matriarch with interest.
In the Arab world, women rarely hold such a status in political and military occasions, which makes Malacia's existence itself an exotic spectacle at this moment.
Lin Ke nodded slightly and pretended to be puzzled, "What is it, Malacia?"
Marasia got straight to the point: "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, it's about the Link Cult."
"Your current capacity of only recruiting 100 people a day is no longer sufficient to cope with the current situation."
"More and more refugees and pilgrims gathered in and around Jerusalem. They had heard about the religion of Link and came from thousands of miles away."
She unfolded a parchment scroll densely covered with data. "According to the latest statistics, over a thousand people attempted to register yesterday alone, and we can only accept fifty-six of them."
"The remaining people are stranded in makeshift camps outside the city. Food and water are becoming increasingly scarce, and order is becoming difficult to maintain."
"We have brought in as much food and water as possible to ensure supplies."
Saladin heard this and just spoke softly.
"Your Majesty, this is a serious issue. If not handled properly, it could lead to disaster."
"As for food and water, our army has plenty. If it can help His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, we will be happy to provide it to you."
Marasia turned to Saladin and nodded. "Indeed, Your Majesty Saladin."
“We appreciate your generosity, but we have added five more pantries outside the city offering free food and water.”
"Although the supply is sufficient, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, you know that this is only a temporary solution, not a fundamental solution."
"So, I suggest that we increase the number of Link believers we recruit every day, perhaps three or five times the current number."
"What do you think, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh?"
She turned to face Lin Ke again, and Malacia even bit her lips lightly, appearing a little nervous.
"Yes, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, one hundred people are too few."
Even Saladin expressed his own opinion after hearing what Marashi said.
Lin Ke pondered for a moment, then made a decision that surprised Saladin.
"No, the daily limit of 100 people will remain unchanged."
This decision made both Marasia and Saladin slightly stunned.
"But, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
Malacia lowered her voice, a little more urgently.
"If we don't increase our numbers, how will we cope with this influx of people? The makeshift camps outside the city are almost full."
Lin Ke said in a steady tone: "That is why we must maintain the current arrangement."
“The core value of Linkin religion is not to provide immediate relief, but to create sustainable communities and cultivate valuable people.”
"Blindly expanding its scale will only dilute its essence and weaken its long-term impact."
"Simply put, it would cause believers to forget their original aspirations and everything they learned after joining Link."
"Then, they will become ordinary people who come here only for food. If we don't provide food, they will naturally leave."
"That's not what we wanted, is it?"
Marasia then revealed a look of sudden enlightenment. She nodded vigorously, "I understand, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
"I will immediately send more Amazon warriors to help maintain order in the camp outside the city and ensure that everyone is taken care of. I will never let those who come here because of Link Cult suffer from hunger!"
"I'll do it right away!"
Seeing this, Lin Ke nodded with satisfaction and smiled: "That's right."
“That’s exactly what we need to do now.”
"As the new management and rulers, we, the Holy Egyptian Alliance, must not only maintain order, but also pass on a set of values."
“Real change doesn’t come from external handouts, but from one’s own hard work and persistence.”
"The 100 places in Link's teaching are not just numbers; they are a screening mechanism to select those who are truly perseverant and determined."
"Only in this way will the people of Jerusalem like us, and those who join Link can continue to spread our values."
"Did you understand, Marasia?"
Malacia nodded solemnly. At this moment, she looked like a believer who had received the truth, with a very pious expression.
"I understand, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
"We will also intensify publicity to let the public understand the nature and value of Link religion, rather than just letting people use it as a way to obtain food and shelter."
She turned to Saladin and bowed slightly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty Saladin, for your understanding! Please rest assured that the Holy Egyptian Alliance is capable of handling this situation."
"Sorry to bother you! Malacia apologizes to both Your Majesties!"
Marasia half-knelt down at this time. Seeing this, Saladin just waved his hand and asked her to stand up.
"No way! Please stand up!"
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