1. Move to the city or army where the Ruler of the target force is located, and select the “Negotiate” command.
2. Begin negotiations with the Ruler of the target force. The negotiations will be decided by the Negotiation Rate. If your Rapport with the other Ruler is strong, or if you possess the “Negotiation” ability, you can begin the negotiations with a higher Negotiation Rate.
3.If your Negotiation Rate is low, you will need to increase it by using the Ministry command “Bargain” to debate (P.43) a subordinate officer, or enlist the help of an officer you have a strong Rapport with by selecting the “Visit” command “Endorse.”
4. Once the initial negotiations are finished, you can select “Final Negotiations” from the Ministry and engage in final negotiations with the ruler. If your Negotiation Rate is 100%, then you will automatically succeed with the negotiations. However, if your Negotiation Rate is greater than 70% but less than 100%, you will need to win a debate against the ruler or one of their subordinates in order to win the negotiations.
*ln either type of debate, losing will cause the Negotiation Rate to decrease.