Quote Originally Posted by Slaists
i am picking up some extra stars for my governors too...
I sent a couple of young family members on brigand-killing duties and made them into four-stars, but used cavalry units so they could cover a lot of ground.

Also, i bribe brigands -- a lot. You can often get archers and garrison-level infantry for the cost of one infantry unit. I've even picked up a familly member once in a while. I'm not choosy.