1. Tax revolts in northern Persia
1.1. A: Order the governor to restore order in the province - 70%
1.1.1. A: Defeating peasant rabble takes a bit of time, so leave the matter to local authorities. 50%
1.1.1.1. Full-scale revolt in northern Persia!
1.1.1.1.1. Ottoman Empire
1.1.1.1.2. Russia
1.1.1.1.3. Britain
1.1.1.1.4. Persia
1.1.2. B: The lack of progress shows that this is a serious and urgent matter - send in the royal Cossacks! 25%
1.1.2.1. As per option C "The Cossack Brigade at northern Persia
1.1.3. C: The Constitutionalist movement is behind this - and we have ignored their pleas for way too long. Seek to start secret negotiations with the local revolt leaders. 25%
1.1.3.1. The Constitutionalists demand us to step down from the throne
1.1.3.1.1. Refuse
1.1.3.1.2. Accept
1.2. B: The Shah is merciful and compassionate - reduce the taxes of the struggling farmers - 20%
1.2.1. A: Local leaders in other parts of Persia complain about northern tax exemptions
1.2.1.1. A: We do not owe them any explanation - do nothing. 50%
1.2.1.2. B: Promise to start a tax reform program. 25%
1.2.1.3. C: We cannot alienate the local landowners - cancel the northern tax reductions 25%
1.2.1.3.1. Full-scale revolt in northern Persia! (Event chain)
1.3. C: A minor revolt is soon a major rebellion unless we act fast - send in the royal Cossack Brigade at once!
1.3.1. The Cossack Brigade at northern Persia
1.3.1.1. A: I want to hear the lamentation of their womenfolk - crush the revolt with extensive force! 50%
1.3.1.1.1. Full-scale revolt in northern Persia! (event chain)
1.3.1.2. B: Execute their leaders, imprison the mid-level revolters, and offer amnesty to the rank-and-file. 25%