03-27-2023, 22:04:53 PM
We could exile them, like the unfortunate Juniper Banks. Without their bases... but they could raise a new base of support and return to attack, couldn't they. Or attempt to rile their base within the country. I'm not saying Juniper wasn't canny, but she was deposed swiftly... surely not leaving her supporters with further pretensions. And leaving martyrs can hardly be a good idea.
Perhaps we take the phrase 'keep your friends close and your enemies closer' at a literal level. They will be a part of the Empire, but no more than a fairly local level. We shall assign them security guards, two each, one selected by and loyal to each of us, which shall never leave their sides. As long as they tow the line, they shall lead a comfortable enough life. But if they don't... well, that's on them.
I believe that shall be my proposal. Objections?
Perhaps we take the phrase 'keep your friends close and your enemies closer' at a literal level. They will be a part of the Empire, but no more than a fairly local level. We shall assign them security guards, two each, one selected by and loyal to each of us, which shall never leave their sides. As long as they tow the line, they shall lead a comfortable enough life. But if they don't... well, that's on them.
I believe that shall be my proposal. Objections?
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