Empty fortresses

[AdmiralZhao]

I'd say the situation is even more favorable, since the scout is the representative of not just a nation but an incarnate God. That has to carry some weight, especially the sun is being blotted from the sky and armies of cannibal giants are roaming the land.

I think the real question is what happens when a blind, mute, insane tartarian takes over a province. It seems like the province could just not pay attention to him, and go about their normal business, but very quietly.