In the serene counsel of the royal chamber, King Khosrow Anushirvan unveiled his innermost thoughts to his wise chief Mobad. The righteous monarch affirmed that a sovereign's true legacy rests not upon accumulated wealth or ephemeral power, but solely upon justice and truth. To hoard treasures while the world suffers in ephemeral agony, he declared, brings only torment to the soul in this fleeting realm. The king recounted how he had pondered the vulnerabilities of the kingdom, recognizing that an undefended crown invites the lingering shadow of Ahriman.
Determined to build an invincible shield for Iran without burdening the impoverished, Anushirvan conceived a noble strategy. He ordered the royal treasuries opened, dispensing gold and silver to every province so that no subject would fall into destitution. Concurrently, imperial decrees were dispatched to every lord, noble, and chieftain across the empire. The letters commanded all leaders to train their youth in the arts of war—in horsemanship, the wielding of the heavy mace, the sword, and the bow. Anushirvan warned that an unaccomplished youth, even if descended from the legendary archer Arash himself, remains unfit for honor and command.
For forty days, royal funds were distributed, prompting young warriors from every corner of the realm to equip themselves and step forward with pride. Thus, a formidable and disciplined army was forged, outshining the legions of all past monarchs in both spirit and martial readiness. Upon hearing the king's profound wisdom and meticulous planning, the chief Mobad showered abundant blessings upon the royal throne and Anushirvan's divine glory. As the golden sun ascended and dissolved the dark tresses of night, the radiant young king took his seat upon the imperial throne, welcoming seekers of justice and leaders of nations to his court.