I will admit, it is possible that I see it somewhat differently after many times in such a position-- but in many eras, the weight of responsibility it carries would prevent one from having much room to enjoy it. Some do thrive in that situation, yes, but few should enjoy the sorts of decisions that sometimes must be made.
I can see the reason for that. I don't have much desire for leadership or thrones myself - but I do think that it's also often the position from which you can do the most good, purely from the duties that you have at your fingertips.
Similarly, it is also the position at which you can do the most harm.
And distinguishing the two when making a decision is not always a simple matter. Misstep, and in thinking you are doing your people some measure of good, you are only causing further trouble along the line. I have seen others do so often enough.
Ah, so you think that the burden of responsibility can be too much for some people, and steal from the joy of service.
[another nod, of understanding]
Likely true. I often wonder if there's another form of governance that can still manage to be swift and effective, but not rely so much on one person's whims or ability.
Governance is a less complex matter when the populace is in agreement that all serve the good of the whole. Argument and conflict still arise over how to best do so, yes, but they may be resolved amongst a group providing guidance.
So certain officials are trusted to handle the matters that will reflect the whole country? Mine has something similar but...
I believe that the system for even selecting those officials within the small group is one that could stand to be scrutinized. Being born into systems of higher class or noble blood does not necessarily mean that one is fit for rule.
It does not. In the system I am more familiar with, individuals are selected on their qualification alone-- each is chosen as the one most suited to their particular duties. But there was no higher class to be found at all.
Does yours focus on birth as a qualification, then?
Not all the time, but often. Generals get to pick their successor - but in a time where the difference between nobility and commoners are stark, it's common for that successor to be within the family bloodline.
Though you do get the occasional warm and welcoming grandfatherly type who decides to pick up a number of orphans to raise lovingly - and he'll choose a successor from them.
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I can see the reason for that. I don't have much desire for leadership or thrones myself - but I do think that it's also often the position from which you can do the most good, purely from the duties that you have at your fingertips.
Similarly, it is also the position at which you can do the most harm.
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[another nod, of understanding]
Likely true. I often wonder if there's another form of governance that can still manage to be swift and effective, but not rely so much on one person's whims or ability.
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[he looks like he's just curious now]
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So certain officials are trusted to handle the matters that will reflect the whole country? Mine has something similar but...
I believe that the system for even selecting those officials within the small group is one that could stand to be scrutinized. Being born into systems of higher class or noble blood does not necessarily mean that one is fit for rule.
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Does yours focus on birth as a qualification, then?
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Though you do get the occasional warm and welcoming grandfatherly type who decides to pick up a number of orphans to raise lovingly - and he'll choose a successor from them.
[which he says
very fondly
god he loves mun-deok]