Refuse all
power. You may have been the most able military commander available to
lead the rebellion. But you are aware that there are more formidable political
theorists who created the intellectual planks of the revolution, and should
be the ones to lead the country at this point. And resist vehemently the
idea of anyone assuming the "throne."
Refuse the
"throne" and any formal administrative authority. You offer to serve as
advisor to the new government. But it is time for younger, more politically
sophisticated leaders to take charge of the new country.
Accept that
though you may not consider yourself the most able politician in the country,
you are the logical person to set the tone for leadership of the new country.
You understand the new nation needs you one more time. You insist that
you be elected through a repeatable legal process. Then you set the precedent
for a peaceful transfer of power by serving a limited period of time; two
elected terms. And you refuse any form of a royal title.
Take the throne.
You make sure government resources provide a lavish palace for you, and
that you receive estates all over the country. You deserve to reap the
spoils of war. You levy severe fines against anyone who fails to address
you as "Your Highness."
Check with
the French; their revolution has just gotten underway. They seem to know
how to deal with the problem of royalty. You get some good advice from the
leader of the French Revolution, that madcap guardian of the guillotine,
Robespierre. There's a guy with a future!
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