I think it would be option C; he would be seen by most people as a person with high authority. I hope it helps and good luck^^
Tsarina Alexandra's biggest mistake after she took over the leadership of the Russian government while her husband Nicholas II was on a battlefield was putting too much trust and confidence to Rasputin's decisions which regard to running the country. People of Russia no longer trust the royal family since then. Hope this answer helps.
Because ethey had agree to give it or trade it