Since ur a small hansel, find a clan that does 'to the chamber' pretty much nonstop. You'll be able to attack no problem, and steal, making about 4 million per steal for your spy stats.
Sounds like a good idea, I'll ask for it. About the pots, the 2.5 mil one is actually worth it. I lose only half of my soldiers afaik, which means I get more plunder at the end and even in between.