There's one very important aspect of province income that frequently gets mentioned but never gets emphasized -- How steward and good steward virtures are very easy to come by. I've never kept count, but it seems that relatively few farm improvements always delivers that virture to the ruler and several of the governors.

A 10-percent increase in farm income for all provinces for the ruler, plus whatever boosts we get from the governors is massive. Add to that the 10 percentage points boost of loyalty for each province, which reduces garrison costs.

It's not just a nice little side benefit. It's enormous. And blockade can't bring it all crashing down.

I'd love to stick around and discuss it, but I'll be off the forum for a bit.