“You obey orders, because if you do not, you cannot expect the same from your men. You are part of the wolf, not the whole wolf. I would have thought you had learned that when you were a boy, but it is not the case. A wolf cannot have more than one head, General, or it tears itself apart.”
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Khan: Empire of Silver
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Conn Iggulden
Conn Iggulden is a British historical fiction author, known for his deep understanding and rich imagination of medieval history. His works often use historical events as a backdrop, blending fiction to present vivid historical landscapes to readers. more
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