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Vol 02 Chapter 71-1: The Seven-Day War VIII

When a new king ascends to the throne, purges are inevitable.

These purges must be thorough. If executed half-heartedly, they won’t instill fear in potential enemies; instead, they will only breed resentment.

Why is it necessary to purge one’s political enemies? To stabilize one’s regime and ensure your own successor can govern effectively after your death.

However, not every monarch undertakes purges, nor are they an absolute necessity. For instance, Julius Caesar showed leniency towards his political foes, sparing them.

Of course, his leniency led to his death at the hands of the senators.

I’m not so arrogant as to think I possess greater governance skills than Caesar. Thus, I have no intention of forgiving the Dibel faction.

The question is, to what extent should I show mercy?

Killing all dissenters would make me a tyrant, and tyrants don’t often meet good ends. If I show excessive leniency and forgive too much, it will undermine my