Use when bringing rebellious rulers back into submission without military force. Honors ancestral graves, selects envoys with prior relationships, provides face-saving language, and removes symbols of independent sovereignty.
A diplomatic approach combining displays of imperial power with gestures of respect and honor to bring autonomous rulers back into the fold.
Prepare the Ground
Select the Right Envoy
Deliver the Message
Provide Face-Saving Language
Confirm the Agreement
Honor Before Pressure:
Allow Dignified Retreat: