Lin Ke looked at Kamul who was kneeling in front of him, but after thinking for a moment, he immediately made a decision.
"In that case, then let's see him."
As soon as Lin Ke finished speaking, Kamul breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, the Holy Pharaoh had just arrived in Cairo after a long journey. Logically, Kamul should first ask Lin Ke whether he wanted to rest first, and then let the envoys wait for further notification.
But there are some messengers who are very important to Holy Egypt.
They have provided great help to Holy Egypt.
That's why Kamul dared to ask Lin Ke to summon the envoy. Of course, Lin Ke was also aware of this.
So, Kamul kowtowed with joy.
"As you command, Your Majesty the Great Holy Pharaoh! I will make the arrangements right away."
Soon, court attendants led a group of envoys dressed in unique costumes into the hall.
Leading the group were two dark-skinned, burly men.
They wore turbans decorated with brightly colored feathers and gorgeous cloaks woven with leopard skin and gold thread.
Around her neck hung a necklace made of crocodile teeth and colored stones.
They were barefoot, with gold rings around their ankles, which made a slight clinking sound when they walked.
This is a typical dress of Nubian high-ranking nobles, which is their unique beauty that combines primitiveness and luxury.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, Lord of the Nile, Guardian of the Desert!"
"It is our honor to see your holy face today!"
The leading emissary spoke the common language with a thick southern accent, his voice deep and powerful.
"On behalf of King Amanitor of Nubia and all the people of Nubia, we pay you our highest respects!"
Then he made a strange gesture.
Place your right hand on your chest, point your left hand to the sky, and then slowly rotate it.
Kamul once told Linke that this was the most solemn greeting etiquette in Nubia.
"We have heard that His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh conquered the Hebrew Empire, eradicated tyranny, and rescued the innocent. This is truly the will of the gods and a blessing for all people!"
Another envoy spoke next, his tone even more excited.
"For a long time, the Hebrew Empire has monopolized trade and exploited other nations, causing us unbearable suffering."
"Now that Holy Egypt has risen and upheld justice, it is truly what all nations have long awaited!"
Lin Ke listened quietly, with a hint of interest in his eyes.
"Nubia was a famous commercial kingdom, trading with all corners of the world."
"The Hebrew Empire never invaded Nubia in the past. Why do you have such an opinion of the Hebrew Empire?"
Upon hearing this, the envoy simply replied eagerly, his voice filled with resentment: "Your Majesty, the Holy Pharaoh, please understand!"
"The Hebrew merchants seemed to be dealing fairly, but in reality, they were setting traps everywhere."
"They exchanged inferior goods for our high-quality gold and defrauded our caravan by shortchanging us on weight."
"They often use force to coerce remote tribes into trading with them."
He took a few steps closer and lowered his voice: "My king once told me privately that doing business with the Hebrews is like dining with wolves. Even if you eat your fill, you will still be covered in wounds."
Another envoy added: "In comparison, trade with Holy Egypt is a breeze!"
"When we first came here to purchase food and fodder, the officials of Holy Egypt not only clearly marked the prices and were fair to everyone, but they also allowed us to pay in installments when we were short of funds!"
"Such a righteous act, my king will never forget it!"
Lin Ke nodded slightly. He remembered the last time Nubia came to Cairo to buy food and fodder.
"Your Excellency is too kind. Holy Egypt has always valued justice in business and opposed any form of exploitation."
The envoy nodded quickly. "It is precisely because of this knowledge that our king sent us here to offer this small gift as a token of respect!"
The envoy signaled to the attendants behind him, and then they carried up a tightly wrapped rectangular object.
They carefully peeled back the layers of cloth, revealing a glittering golden statue.
It was a statue of a god with eagle wings and a human face, and was exquisitely crafted.
The statue is about one meter tall and made entirely of pure gold. It is estimated to weigh no less than one hundred kilograms.
"This is an image of an ancient Nubian god, carved by our most skilled craftsmen."
The envoy displayed the statue and continued proudly, "My king has loved gold carving since he was young. This statue took the craftsmen years of hard work and effort. It is a treasure of our Nubia!"
"Today, we dedicate it to the great Holy Pharaoh to show the Nubian people's highest respect for Holy Egypt!"
As soon as the other party finished speaking, there was a cry of exclamation in the hall.
Kamul's clerk, Remheb, had his eyes almost glued to the golden statue. He couldn't help but take two steps forward, then stopped abruptly and returned to his original position.
"How can I accept such a precious gift?"
Lin Ke waved her hand, her refusal obvious.
When the envoy heard this, his face suddenly changed and he prostrated himself on the ground in panic.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
"If His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh does not accept it, we will have a hard time explaining ourselves!"
"We have come a long way. If the original items are brought back, how will we explain this to our king and his subjects?"
After he finished speaking, his voice almost turned into a plea: "This is a personal decree from King Amanitor! This statue must be delivered to His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh to establish an eternal friendship between our two countries!"
Lin Ke narrowed her eyes slightly: "King Amanitore?"
This name holds great weight in Nubian history, as it is said that there was a queen known for her bravery in battle and political wisdom.
"Yes, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
The envoy touched his forehead to the ground: "It is our great queen!"
"She said that only a great figure like His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh is qualified to receive our national treasure!"
Lin Ke was silent for a moment and finally nodded.
"In that case, I feel guilty."
"Please tell King Amanitore that Holy Egypt will also give something back to demonstrate the friendship between our two countries."
Then, Lin Ke thought about what kind of gift he should give in return to show his friendship.
The other party is a major trading country and is not short of things like food and metals.
Jewelry and the like seem to lack sincerity.
Finally, he turned to Kamul and said, "Take ten pounds of holy Egyptian cocoa beans and give them to the Nubian envoy."
Kamul immediately understood and ordered someone to bring an exquisite wooden box containing ten kilograms of high-quality cocoa beans.
This is an extremely rare luxury for Nubia.
It can also be used to make the most famous cocoa drink in Holy Egypt.
"A generous gift from His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
The Nubian envoy was overjoyed, his eyes almost bursting with light.
The two of them knelt down and kowtowed again.
"If my king saw this, he would be very pleased!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh! Thank you, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
"Nubia is willing to be a true friend of Holy Egypt forever!"
Lin Ke nodded, and then the two envoys bowed again before leaving the Holy Egyptian Palace.
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