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Rh to ally himself with all and sundry,
 * 1) 

nor does he foster the power of other states. He carries out his own secret designs,

keeping his antagonists in awe.

Thus he is able to capture their cities and overthrow their kingdoms.

56. Bestow rewards without regard to rule,

issue orders

without regard to previous arrangements;