What Eastern campaign to play

[ziegenpeter]

I thought about Hayasdan campaign too, they seem to be a very interesting faction to play. But what would be the best strategy for them? Attack the AS as soon as the Pahlava attacks them, or try to be at peace with them for as long as possible and grab those rebel cities?

I'm deep in a Hai campaign too and they are just great.
They've got everything except Sarissas and Eles: HA, Heavy Ha, Cataphracts, Heavy Inf(Swords and Shields), and a great choice of Archers.
Strategy: Sooner or later the grey death will attack YOU!