Genghis Khan
Candidate Summary
I find the question confusing. The Eternal Blue Sky (Tengri) explicitly gave me dominion over the entire earth. I do not "want" to be a leader; I am simply collecting the property that is rightfully mine.
Personal statement
I am actually a pioneer in meritocratic, cross-cultural consultation. My door (or tent flap) is always open.
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The Kurultai: A grand council of my top generals and family members. We get together, drink fermented mare’s milk, and democratically decide which empire to conquer next.
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Aggressive Headhunting: If a conquered people have a good idea—like Chinese siege weaponry or Uyghur script—I don't destroy it; I aggressively recruit the people who invented it.
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The Yam System: I built the world's most efficient postal service. If you have feedback, hand it to a man on a fast horse. If it’s good feedback, you get a promotion. If it’s bad, you get boiled in a cauldron.
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