In a deft political maneuver in 1928 the Emperor invited Balcha to the capital for a feast in Balcha 's honor .
A deft political maneuver has since been seen as an example of Haile Selassie 's genius .
In a deft political maneuver , which has since been seen as an example of Haile Selassie 's genius , in 1928 the Emperor invited Balcha to the capital for a feast in Balcha 's honor .