MTW TIPS and Observations

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There are however cases where bribing is very much desirable, like say especially in high and late eras starting positions. In those occasions there are well developed rebel provinces that are worth a bribe. Remember that this needs be done after you put them under siege (invade and win) and then try to bribe the garrisson with an emmissary, in which case the whole of the province and its infrastructure falls in your hands without the customary pillaging that happens after the castle falls.

The Russians in high and the Byzs in high and late have ample such occasions for bribing. Such occasions can also naturally present themselves in the normal course of a campaign.