I, Altria, only want to rule China.

Chapter 31 What to do next

Although Liya didn't want to admit it, once she really established a country, she would definitely need the help of the noble families. Otherwise, she couldn't rely on those peasants who couldn't even read, right?

Although she can set up a school in the future, that will be decades later, and she will still need these people to help manage it in the early stages.

After thinking about the future of these families, Leah can finally have a good rest.

The next day, Leah did not immediately put these people to trial, but instead posted a notice in Liangzhou City, asking the people to voluntarily report those bad families.

These people had heard about what happened in Wu'an County a few days ago, and they knew what Leah was going to do. They came up excitedly and accused the aristocratic families of their wrongdoings.

Of course, Leah didn't believe it completely. Although most of the people were honest, there were also some cunning people among them.

They can't stand seeing some families doing well, so they will point fingers at these families and try to use Leah to defeat these families, whether they are good or bad, and then divide up their property.

There are many such things, so when judging each family, Leah will still examine them carefully. As for those who make blind reports, Leah will also punish them.

She will not ignore you just because you are an ordinary citizen. She wants good people, not those cunning and treacherous people.

Two days later, Li Lin arrived in Liangzhou with an army of 10000.

At this moment, the more than 7000 captured soldiers have chosen to surrender to Liya. It can be said that the only issues that have not been resolved yet are the several counties behind Liangzhou. Once those counties are conquered, half of Liangzhou will be under Liya's control.

When Li Lin's army arrived, all the discordant sounds in the city disappeared.

"My lord." When Li Lin arrived at the meeting room, he bowed to Leah who was sitting on a mat.

"General Li, you've come all the way here, thank you for your hard work. Is everything going well in Wuxing County?" Leah said, pointing to an empty mat not far from her.

Li Lin sat down on the mat and replied to Liya: "I left 3000 soldiers there. With General Mulan here, basically nothing will happen."

"Well, that's good." After hearing Li Lin's arrangements, Leah felt relieved.

Although she had temporarily eliminated the aristocratic families in Wuxing County in the past few days, there were still many people lurking in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to strike. If she wasn't handling one of them properly, it would still cause her all kinds of small troubles.

Although it doesn't hurt her, it will cause a crisis of trust for the people.

After Li Lin sat down, Liya said:

"General Li, although we have occupied three counties in Liangzhou, we still have Linsong County in the rear, Dunhuang, and six counties in the front. What do you think of this?"

"My lord, do you mean that by the time the Northern Wei reacts, we should have the rest of the towns under our control?" Li Lin knew what Leah meant as soon as he heard it.

Liya nodded and said, "Yes, we must take Linsong County and Dunhuang Town before the Northern Wei Dynasty reacts, and then establish a system to resist the Rouran. In this way, we will have no worries behind us."

"I understand. I'll leave right away." Li Lin clasped his fists together and stood up from the mat.

Seeing that Li Lin was about to leave, Liya waved her hand and said, "Don't be so anxious. Even if the Northern Wei Dynasty gets the news from Liangzhou at the earliest, it will be a week later. It will take two or three months for them to send troops to retake Liangzhou."

"And you are from Liangzhou, right? You finally got back to Liangzhou, why don't you go back home and rest for two or three days? Your family would like to see you, right?"

"Thank you for your concern, but I think your important matters are more important." After hearing what Leah said, Li Lin continued.

"No need. I plan to lead the troops myself this time, and you just need to help me defend this place in Liangzhou." Leah waved her hand.

"My lord, are you going to lead the troops to fight personally?" Li Lin was a little surprised when he heard Leah say that.

"Well, there are many monks in Dunhuang, and it may be difficult for the general to handle these matters." Leah said.

"Monks? What does Dunhuang have to do with monks?" Li Lin was a little confused when he heard this.

"General Li should know that this is a time of chaos, and Buddhism caters to the needs of the people by promoting the theory of reincarnation in the afterlife, making the people place their hopes on the afterlife. As a result, the Buddhist economy prospered, but at the same time they also occupied a large amount of land."

"Of course, the land in Dunhuang is not good land, and I don't care. But they occupy a large amount of land, do not pay taxes, and occupy a large population. This is something I cannot accept." Liya explained.

You should know that in the Northern Wei Dynasty alone, there were millions of monks who did not work or produce anything. As the main birthplace of Buddhism, Dunhuang Town, also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves, had thousands of monks.

This is because there are fewer people in Dunhuang. In places like Yecheng, there are more than 4000 temples, which is terrifying to think about.

Generally speaking, monks are more malignant than aristocratic families. There is nothing wrong with them persuading people to be good, but many of their teachings are very similar to those of Confucianism, which are the kind that refuses to fight back even when being beaten.

Of course, Liya would not do such an act as massacring monks. If you like to be a monk, then be a monk. She will not stop you. But you must teach the tax that should be taught!

Since Leah has decided to lead the troops herself, Li Lin didn't say anything.

"Nevertheless, I have a set of methods for training soldiers here. I hope that after I leave, General Li, the soldiers you recruit in the future will be trained using this method." As she spoke, Leah took out some modern methods of training soldiers.

Li Lin took the booklet from Liya with some curiosity. Could it be that the lord also knew how to train soldiers?

He flipped through the booklet for a while, and when he saw the method of training soldiers, he became more and more shocked. This method of training soldiers was simply unheard of, but his feeling told him that this method of training soldiers would work!

Seeing Li Lin's shocked expression, Liya also smiled slightly. If this can't calm you down, I'll take your last name!

"How does General Li feel?" Leah asked.

"My lord, I feel that this method of training troops is feasible, but the real effect can only be known after it is practiced. However, I have a hunch that once it is trained, it will be an army with strict combat discipline, the elite among the elite!" Li Lin said excitedly.

"In that case, let's use this method to train soldiers in the army in the future." Leah said with a smile.

Chapter 32: The advantage is mine!

"Yes!" Li Lin nodded.

"I will take 5000 troops with me this time, and let you guard Liangzhou with the remaining 7000. Maybe there will be a rebellion in the city after I leave, so I will leave Merlin to help you." Leah thought for a moment and said.

"I will definitely pay attention to this."

"Also, don't forget about making gunpowder. I have already taught you the method. If possible, try to recruit some craftsmen in the city to see if you can make other improvements to the gunpowder." Leah thought for a moment and said again.

"Can gunpowder be further improved?" Li Lin was a little surprised when he heard this.

"Of course, the gunpowder we are using now still requires fire to ignite the fuse, which is not only troublesome, but the fuse is also prone to problems. If a safety device is used..." As she spoke, Leah talked about the grenades used modern times.

Li Lin was confused. Although he didn't understand, he thought it was amazing.

Liya also knew that Li Lin would definitely not understand, but she was not speaking to Li Lin. She was using Li Lin's mouth to express her meaning to the craftsmen. She believed that the craftsmen would definitely understand what she meant.

Once craftsmen were able to create modern grenade detonators, the emergence of land mines became a non-issue.

Leah wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, she decided not to say anything.

There are still many things in her mind that can affect the current major military operations, but Li Lin probably won’t understand many of them even if she says them, so it’s better to wait until she comes back.

By that time, the craftsmen Li Lin had found should be almost ready, and she would talk to them in person then.

"Remember, all these things must be done in a secret place, guarded by heavy troops. One person will be responsible for a process, and one person cannot be allowed to master all the principles. Finally, if any stranger approaches this area, drive them away directly." Leah said in a serious tone at last.

"I understand." Li Lin also knew the seriousness of these matters. If the enemy forces knew how to make gunpowder, they would be in danger.

However, in Xiliang, because of its vast area and sparse population, it is still very easy to find a hidden place for production.

"As for the remaining counties in Liangzhou. Jincheng, Longxi, Wudu, Tianshui, Anding, and Beidi, you can see if there is a chance when I go to Dunhuang. If the situation allows, go and take them. Of course, after you leave Liangzhou, there will be no rebellion in Liangzhou. Otherwise, wait until I come back.

Say it again. "

Leah said after thinking for a moment.

"I'll pay attention." Li Lin heard this with a serious expression.

He knew that Leah was planning to test his ability. If he could come back and capture those places after Leah had resolved everything in Dunhuang, it would mean that he was a promising talent.

Seeing that Li Lin understood everything, Liya let him go back and reunite with his family first.

After Li Lin left, Merlin came out from the corner.

"Merlin, you heard what I just said, but I'm still very worried about this. You also know that the method of making gunpowder is too easy and it is easy for people to master it, so I still have to trouble you about this." Leah said to Merlin who was sitting on a mat on the side.

"There's no problem with that." To Merlin, this was just a small matter. He just needed to cast a little illusion so that others couldn't see it.

Then the two talked a lot more. Leah also gave Merlin the books she had written, asking Merlin to see if there were any things he could figure out in advance.

It is best to choose items that can be used in daily life.

Merlin was also very surprised after reading these books, and the book "Traditional Chinese Medicine to Refine All Things" surprised him even more. He never knew that all things in this world were so magical.

He didn't know how Leah got these things, but he didn't ask, because Leah had been different from others since she was a child and always liked to do some weird things, and he was used to it.

Leah's native method can refine all things, and he can figure out many things by spending a little time, but there are some things he can't understand, so he can only ask Leah.

If that guy Morgan could come over... Merlin suddenly thought of the witch, whose crafting ability was much stronger than his.

But thinking of the witch's character, Merlin shook his head again. That woman's desire for power was too strong, and coming here was not a good thing.

Moreover, when Leah talked about this woman, there was strong dissatisfaction in her words. No one knew what happened between the two of them that night, which caused Leah to feel so resentful when she talked about that woman.

Liya thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "Merlin, what do you think of this country with a long history?"

"What do you mean?" Merlin didn't quite understand.

"You also know that this country has a long history. Do you think those old monsters will suddenly appear?" It can be said that the only thing Leah is worried about at the moment is those immortals.

"That won't happen. According to my estimation, there may be immortals in this country. But because of the restraining force, in order to maintain their mystery, they will not show up in the world at will. That would reduce their mystery. They are basically in a state of seclusion." Merlin thought for a while and said.

"Just like you? Can the main body only hide in Avalon?" Leah asked curiously

"That's about right." Merlin smiled. Now this is just a clone.

Hearing Merlin say this, Leah felt relieved. As long as those immortals did not attack her, no one in this era would be her opponent.

After all, she is a combination of human and dragon, so she has no problem beating ordinary people. China is different from Europe. There are actually very few Sons of God, and the famous ones are basically military generals. However, those generals are not mythical, so it can be said that basically no one can be her opponent.

The most famous military general in the Northern and Southern Dynasties was Lanling King, but that guy was not born yet.

Of course, Liu Yu, the founding emperor of Liu Song, was also powerful, but he is dead.

The Northern Wei emperor Tuoba Tao was also a tough guy, but he was going to die around this time next year, killed by a eunuch he trusted.

It can be said that throughout the history of China, there is no shortage of strong men. However, these strong men are not from the same era as Liya. They are either dead or not yet born.

It is basically impossible to have a dynasty as brilliant as the Three Kingdoms. It is basically a dynasty with only a few powerful people.

The advantage is mine!

Then Leah sent someone to call Lin Beizhong over.

Lin Beizhong was originally a businessman. After Liya avenged him, he now completely belongs to Liya.

Chapter 33: Ways to Make Money

"Mr. Lin, the reason I called you here this time is actually because I need your help with something." Leah said directly.

"My lord, I don't know what you need me to do, but as long as you open your mouth, no matter what it is, I will do my best to complete it." Lin Beizhong directly swore his loyalty to Leah.

"Don't worry, Mr. Lin. I will definitely not let you do anything robbery. I remember you were a businessman before, right?" Leah asked.

"Yes, I used to travel back and forth between several places on the outskirts of the state to do some small business, but unfortunately..." Lin Beizhong nodded, and then sighed, probably thinking about his wife and daughter.

"I called you here this time because I hope you can help me collect saltpeter and sulfur from other areas. Can you do it?" Leah asked.

"I understand, but I wonder how much materials my lord needs for these two items?" Lin Beizhong asked.

"The more the better, but you need to be careful not to let other people know that I asked you to collect it. Instead, I collect it in your name, and I will have someone transfer the funds you need when the time comes." Leah thought for a while and said.

At this time, this thing is just a medicinal material. No one knows its true effect, so the price will not be very expensive.

"I understand." Lin Beizhong nodded.

After instructing Lin Beizhong on what to do, Liya lowered her head and began to think. Although she had copied a lot of noble families now, money would eventually run out.

As for Liangzhou, it is one of the regions with the smallest population. If it simply relies on taxes from the people, there will definitely be no money. At this time, she must think of ways to quickly plunder gold and silver in this era.

What is produced in abundance in Liangzhou?

It's a war horse of course!

But war horses are strategic materials. If you sell them to others, it would be like aiding the enemy. At least you can't do that for now. If you do that, Liangzhou will have nothing good.

Liya closed her eyes and thought for a while, wondering what was most abundant in Liangzhou.

"I got it!" Liya thought for a while and soon figured out what Xiliang had in abundance.

The most abundant thing in Xiliang is sand!

In Dunhuang, the sky is full of sand. So what is the use of sand in this era?

To the people in this world, it is of no use at all, but to Leah, sand means wealth!

Sand can not only be used to make glass, but also to extract gold, and can be mixed with cement. It is simply the wealth of wealth. If these sands are not used, it would be a waste!

Thinking of those ways to make money, a smile immediately appeared on Leah's face.

Leah was not in a hurry to leave these two days, but dealt with the affairs of those noble families in the city first. This time she did not kill people in large numbers, but punished those who were in charge and threw them all into jail.