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Finally, she opened her eyes and said, “I appreciate your advice and observations but I have decided that we must build this road, no matter how long it takes, or how much it costs or how difficult.”
For an instant, you could hear a pin drop. Then, there was a great commotion. “But your majesty,” they said and they implored her to reconsider. They pleaded and begged and some even made threats, “If you bankrupt the kingdom it will be the end of your reign as the Queen.”
The Queen raised her hand for silence and said, “The decision has been made. Now see to the construction of the road immediately.” She stood, turned and slowly walked out of the room, passing the advisors, who were obligated to bow and remain silent.
After she was gone, they began to fuss about the cost and how difficult it would be to build such a road. Some even threatened to resign if she followed through with her plan. Just as they were really getting worked up, the door opened.
The Queen stood in the door and said, “I know that some of you will not like me for my decision and if you want to resign, do so. I will hold no grudge. But if you choose to stay, the discussion is over and it is time to get to work. Good night.”
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