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Clearchus's Offer
- Clearchus, a Spartan, offered Ariaeus the Persian throne after Cyrus's death.
- Clearchus argued that victory in battle equates to the right to rule.
Surrender Demand
- Phalinus, a Greek in the Persian king's embassy, demanded the Greeks' unconditional surrender.
- Xenophon countered, arguing that surrendering arms meant surrendering their lives.
Ariaeus's Refusal
- Ariaeus declined the throne, claiming other Persians wouldn't tolerate his rule.
- Leadership requires considering other contenders' ambitions and potential resistance.