I suppose I should ask,which figure?

I found them astonishing and contradictory, but the account exists,which is why I asked the question,but there's also the question of why is it there?

Of course there are many ways to play the game.

Speaking from  some observational experience,if you are really playing,there comes a point where it is inevitable that your influence ,or progress goes up beyond that which is comfortable, 

In order to get to palace 21 you have to have certain other buildings as well, which you can't subsequently knock down,each will have its cumulative influence.

Any necessary knowledge influence would have to be assessed also, but with access to the information, it should be possible to total everything that isn't removable. 

Palace 21, hero 40 shaman 10, influence ca 5,000,000.

I didn't say it wasn't possible because I saw it, I meant just  to ask the mechanics of how it was done, based on the surprise element, and what I have myself.

Working it out  the details will take time and a clearer  mindset.

Whats the deal though? High town level and hero, but low influence? You can look up how much influence the essential buildings gives. All i see is a weak town with no backbone(knowledge) but in hero knowledge i presume. If he got a good clan he can get gold for personal task refreshes to level his hero.