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... ubordinates will stick a knife in his back.

On the other hand, if a ruler remains a figure of fear, he will remain safe.

This lesson has been applied to every ruler, and will undoubtedly continue to be applied.

While it may be a bit different in nature, the same principle applies in international diplomacy.

Once you are seen as an easy mark, others will start to pick away at you.

Just like the Qing dynasty, which, after spouting nonsense about stopping can ...

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