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Message: <blockquote data-quote="El Mahdi" data-source="post: 6712695" data-attributes="member: 59506">The answer is Yes."Listen to me, young Henry.  I've been one of the greatest military leaders of my time.  I was trained by the greatest military leader of his time.  I've had passed down to me through an unbroken chain, the military knowledge of Ancient Rome, Charlemagne, and William the Conqueror himself.  I was recognized as having that ephemeral something-extra that others just don't have, and I can recognize that in others also.  You have that.  You will never be the greatest warrior.  Oh you'll be a competent fighter, but you will never be known for your exploits in individual combat.  However, you do have a keen mind and a personality that men will follow; that men will die for.  I'm going to teach you everything I know.  Sure, any soldier knows tactics and strategy, and some better than others, but I'm going to teach you the nuances of leadership that most never learn, let alone are ever exposed to.  You will not be merely competent at tactics and strategy, not merely able to lead a charge or inspire men.  No.  You will be a Master of these things!   Listen attentively, take to heart what I teach you, and someday you will be the greatest military leader of your time.  Maybe even of all time."</blockquote>