1. yes perhaps, but i can see much more fun and intresting options, perhaps even some mini events where in the knight has to make some decisions. like a pesky gang that has been stealing tax gold, as in how to deal with it. or make certain buildings to increase the benefits of an estate that last.
2. Definite no
3. No, militia units already belong to the region, if it defects, the militia defects with it.
