Quote Originally Posted by Tony Furze
Does it have to be spies in particular? If you use emissaries will you be warned about potential dissent? I ask because iof the requirements needed just to train a spy. I had hardly managed to get a Keep running, let alone a Castle which is what is needed.
Only spies can orchestrate a treason plot. Emissaries won't be of much help to you.

You can use assassins as provincial counterspies until spies become available, though unlike spies they won't have any affect on the happiness of the province.