Bactria

[thegravytrain18]

I started a campaign as Bactria last night, and I was wondering if anyone has tips for playing this faction. I had to march an army for like 4 turns just to get to the closest Parthian city (I didn't want to immediately attack the Seleucids, although as you guys probably know attacking Parthia means you go to war with them automatically). What should I do after I have Parthia? They only have like 2 provinces. I know that if I got into Pontus my income would go up (right now I'm relying on mining), but my army would be over extended and I'd have to use mostly mercenaries. Right now my best option seems to be to take things slow and let my newly acquired Parthian cities and my treasury build, but at the same time I have to worry about the Seleucids attacking.

Does anyone else even play Bactria? Can I get some advice?