And it's possible that after that, they start getting other politicians and revolutionaries and counselors etc coming by just to get advice or learning. The university in Valdemar finally gives in and says, "fine, we'll have a political science department" that quickly becomes the jewel of the land, drawing students from around the world. Which actually protects the kingdom because in a couple of decades half the rulers in the known world consider Valdemar their alma mater and wouldn't dream of hurting it. And the King/Queen of Valdemar wonders what they ever did to deserve this.