To Four Thousand Years Later

Yastaro really didn't understand the overly strong enthusiasm of the Egyptian people for King Solomon.

Although I know that Solomon has prepared for a long time to achieve this effect, but the first time I saw it, I still felt a little distorted.

Those people surrounded Solomon enthusiastically, asking him about the way of life of the Israelites. There are also people who show off and recite the proverbs that Solomon once said...

And Solomon just asked them names and smiled at each one.

For those who were worried about his safety and suspected that Pharaoh was going to assassinate him, Solomon just patiently explained to them.

"Of course I know that it is dangerous to visit Pharaoh on this trip, but I have to come too. It is responsible for my people...and for you."

Solomon had a serious face, and said solemnly: "Once Egypt and Israel really start a war, who will die? Of course it won't be Pharaoh, it won't be me, and it won't be the nobles and priests of the two countries—even if you lose the battle, you will die." The Pharaoh of the world will not suffer a single wound. So, who will die in the battle?"

"Why didn't I bring an army? Because they love me and they care about my safety. Therefore, when they saw that I was being troubled by Pharaoh and in danger, they would become anxious and attack Pharaoh's temple. In this way, Pharaoh would send troops Excuse."

Solomon said solemnly: "It doesn't matter if I die alone. But the soldiers are innocent. They are obviously not enemies but they will kill each other. They will not own the city even if they capture it. The crops at home will rot in the field. , the youngest sons will also go out to farm. What benefits can they get from it?"

"Warriors with swords on the battlefield will eventually be in danger. If they die under the sword, who will take care of their wives and children? Their fingers, wrists and arms are injured and they cannot work. How should the crops in their fields be sown?"

"Wifes lose their husbands, children lose their fathers, parents lose their children, partners in the same village lose their friends for many years—how can Pharaoh understand the pain of the people?"

Solomon said in a deep voice, "I didn't come here to cause disputes, but to bring peace. I didn't come here to fight on the ground, but to make the land rich and the people rich—"

Then someone from the crowd shouted loudly: "Long live King Solomon!"

"Long live King Solomon—"

Under their warm welcome, Solomon was welcomed into the house of an elder in the village, where he ate and lived with them, and spent a day peacefully.

Because Solomon's attitude is too mild, people quickly accepted his existence and poured out their dissatisfaction to him.

Throughout the day, people kept telling him about the brutality of the pharaoh, his unpopularity, or how one of their relatives had been executed for something, or what had happened to the people Solomon had captured before. There were also children looking inside the door curiously, while Solomon greeted them with a smile.

It wasn't until night that they dispersed one after another. And Solomon also showed a sad expression.

"It's because of me."

Solomon admitted earnestly: "It is precisely because I didn't tell them that they must speak ill of me after returning to China, that they have fallen to this point now..."

"I didn't kill them, but they died because of me and couldn't speak because of me. They must hate me in their hearts."

Solomon said in a deep voice: "From this point of view, I and Pharaoh are the same people. I am high above, but I don't know the lives and thoughts of the people at the bottom."

"Please do not say that, Your Majesty Solomon."

The old man who kindly invited Solomon to stay for a day strongly objected to Solomon's words: "It is because of your hospitality that we know that there are countries that are so gentle to people. We can't do anything else, but please let us have a good time." To entertain you for a day...my son was also one of the people you took care of."

"Ah...Is that so?"

Solomon suddenly realized: "That's really up to you, Mr. Sahe."

The old man was startled suddenly: "You...do you still remember my name?"

"Of course."

Solomon nodded flatly: "You entertained me graciously, you didn't greet me with swords, you didn't curse me, you are my friends. Remembering the names of friends is a matter of course, right?"

Hearing this, the old man's eyes were a little red.

He nodded, pushed the meat that his wife handed over to Solomon and Jastaru, and bid him farewell and walked out of the house.

And Yastaru, who had been keeping a gentle and silent posture, leaned close to him and kissed him to heal his fatigue.

"My lord, why are they so enthusiastic about you? It's almost like being their own king."

She rubbed Solomon's forehead, and asked him softly, "Is that what you said before...human strength?"

"No, Yastaru. This is far from the power of the people."

Solomon just shook his head with a smile, and said calmly, "It's nothing at all...it's just a simple, ordinary sound. A sad and injustice sound that has existed since ancient times."

"They want sunshine and warmth and they don't get it. It's Psuscenes II's fault, I just showed it."

Solomon said calmly: "I gave those soldiers rich food and taught them the wisdom of staying away from war. This is not only to remove their spirit, but also to use their mouths to speak to the people of Egypt...to make these people realize What kind of cold do I live in?"

"One cannot endure the cold endlessly. Especially after being exposed to the sun for sure...the cold wind will be more unbearable than before."

Solomon smiled slightly: "What Pharaoh doesn't understand is... once something was taken away for a moment, it doesn't mean that it will naturally return to the time when there was no such thing. Because Pharaoh himself has nothing that was taken away by others, naturally I don’t understand what people are angry about. Probably in the eyes of the Pharaoh, what I gave them was illusory from the beginning... although it is not much worse.”

Solomon's expression was relaxed, with a faint fire in his eyes, and he said in a low voice: "But these people are more eager for the dawn of dawn because they see the sun after a moment of cloudiness. After all, there is no such thing as despair in this world. It's more painful than giving them hope and then taking it away."

In his eyes were reflected the flames that were burning all over Egypt

Angry, hateful flames.

People yearn for a rich life, for a just and wise monarch, and for a stable living environment.

And what the people desire most is peace—Solomon hinted many times, telling them that Pharaoh would never give them peace.

"Your Majesty Solomon."

The old man named Sahe opened the door, and there were many people behind him.

He said solemnly to Solomon: "We have discussed it... If you are worried that Pharaoh will take advantage of the opportunity to send troops, so you don't bring the army of Israel as your guard, let us be your guard."

"Is that so? Thank you so much."

Solomon was amazed, but asked worriedly: "Then what will you do next? Pharaoh will definitely be angry with you."

The old man hesitated for a while, and after talking with the people around him, he became firm and said to Solomon, "There is one thing we didn't tell you before. That is, Pharaoh has lost Amon's asylum because of his blasphemy. —”

"He is no longer a pharaoh! He slaughtered people at will, and even killed the priest who dared to tell the truth... There is no one in Egypt who recognizes him."

He looked excited and said to Solomon in a low voice: "And Pharaoh declared that this time he will marry his daughter to you."

"Please make her a Pharaoh—"

"That's it..."

Solomon felt Yastaru's hand behind him suddenly exert strength, and with some headaches, he pulled her hand from his temple and held it tightly in front of his chest.

He nodded to an acquaintance in the crowd with a natural expression, and sincerely promised the old man: "Then I swear to you—if I have the ability to make even the slightest adjustment to Egypt, I will definitely do it for you." Egypt brings peace and prosperity."

His words were so powerful that no one could question them.

Everyone saluted Solomon respectfully: "By your mercy—"