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CHAPTER 1 - King Motu

 

Everybody liked King Motu the Magnificent except King Chhotu the Cheater.

King Motu was popular. There was so much to like about him. King Motu's subjects loved him so much because he was a ruler’s ruler.

King Motu helped his subjects in as many ways as possible.

Poor were given food and clothing. The homeless houses.

King Motu taught people to learn to stand on their own two feet. He created new job opportunities.

King Motu made schools free for the children of the poor.

Everybody did well under King Motu. People felt loved, secure and safe. King Motu said: "I am duty bound to put needs of the people I rule before my own needs. My court is always open to my people."

So if people had any problems, and it was rare that they did, they could come and discuss it with King Motu anytime, night or day. King Motu would help them find a permanent solution to their problems, even if it meant that it cost him a small fortune to help them do so. King Motu took care of the people he ruled.

People worshipped King Motu the Magnificent. 

Also, people came to King Motu's court and told him if their farms produced good crop, or their ships had landed bringing treasures and exotic items.  And, people gave expensive presents to King Motu.  King Motu accepted these presents graciously and always said: "I am only the guardian of these valuable presents from my people. These gifts really do not belong to me, these belong to my people. And in time of need, I shall not hesitate to sell these to help them."

And King Motu did help his people, time and time again.

King Motu's neighbouring rulers knew him as the most friendly, helpful, peace loving king that ever lived.  King Motu never had any need to attack his neighbours. The neighbours also knew that if anyone attacked King Motu, then King Motu would fight back tooth and nail to protect his people and his kingdom.

All in all, as great rulers go, King Motu the Magnificent was the greatest!

Everybody liked King Motu the Magnificent except King Chhotu the Cheater. Who was this King Chhotu the Cheater? Why would he not change his mind about King Motu the Magnificent. Was there a good reason for his intense dislike of King Motu?