Day of Rulers

The protagonist in this picture is legendary Bulgarian Khan Krum a ruler in the beginning of IX century In this period Bulgaria ranked third in Europe in terms of territory and military power It is Khan Krum who contributed to the union of Bulgarians and Slavs He enforces unseen to that day laws against calumniators thieves violators It stirs discontent among his closest men The ruler is smart and just but isnt he too severe At what cost can one ensure order and progress in a state