Alma 47
Amalikiah did among the Lamanites exactly what he would have done among the Nephites. If he had been able to install himself as king of the Nephites he would not only have tried to destroy the church (which would have led to another Mosiah – where the righteous were called to separate themselves from the rest of the Nephites) but he would also have incited the Nephites to anger against the Lamanites and would have pursued a course of war to bring the Lamanites into subjection.
I believe that Amalikiah used plants among his army to move them toward requesting that they join Lehonti. He wanted to appear to be listening to his men rather than directing them. The same tactic is used today.