In the following ten days.
Su Lian frequently appears in the territory, maintaining his inherent image as a mechanical genius among the people, and actively helps deal with things that benefit the people to improve his favorability.
After that, he went to the private army, showing off his presence and some knowledge learned in the military academy. This kind of professionalism was also a very good way to improve the favorability of these soldiers.
Naturally, a trip to the military factory was also necessary. Uncle Cam was not here, and some difficult technical problems had naturally accumulated in the months that he was away.
By the way, he checked on the training status of the new tankers and pilots, and personally drove the retired third-level knight mecha brought back from foreign countries to conduct a simulated battle with them. In the not-so-large training ground of the military port, even the new tankers had a very good hit rate.
As for pilots, it goes without saying that they have basically mastered ground attack operations.
However, due to the limitation of its aircraft performance, it is still slightly disadvantaged when fighting against Ye Ge's group of traditional air cavalry.
When necessary, the altitude can be lowered during coordinated operations, so that ground tanks can also provide some anti-aircraft fire support. These magic-driven tanks have a large elevation angle of the magic gun barrel, so air defense is basically not a big problem.
The maintenance of other relationships with business, nobility, politicians, and military personnel is mainly left to Ersha and Poly. Su Lian has no plans to intervene for the time being.
He didn't even visit Caroline and Tuttle.
On the contrary, Nehemiah, the dean of Pole Star College, went to check the overall progress of the school-enterprise cooperation. After more than half a year of various arrangements, it has basically taken shape.
The new campus and the new school have basically been completed, and in the second half of the year they will even be able to directly recruit civilian students, all of which are technical talent positions that they need.
From the most basic primary school training to the advanced training in the affiliated schools of Polestar Academy which even requires a certain amount of magic power and fighting spirit, the prototype of a dragon has basically been completed.
Overall, even in the more than four months that he was away, the progress has been very good.
And at this time.
Su Lian has come to the Kingdom of Armenia again. This country, whose largest area is not even as large as one of their regions, has not yet entered the post-war reconstruction or recuperation as imagined.
Nalin's hometown, the city where she has lived for more than 30 years, is still covered with recruitment notices.
Obviously, they are still replenishing their troops and continuing to expand their army.
Even in this small place that can be considered a city, beggars can be seen everywhere. Even among the shop owners, it is difficult to see any happiness on their faces. Most of them look sad and helpless.
It seems that the taxes are very high, making their lives difficult.
The funny thing is that Nalin's family can still enjoy a luxurious life.
Their manor is even more luxurious than the prince's manor of Su Lian's family!
A mere viscount could actually live to such an extent, especially in such a small country. It can be seen to what extent the people must be exploited to enjoy such a level of life.
I can somewhat understand why you have no feelings for your family. Su Lian couldn't help but say.
If he were to travel through time and reincarnate into such a family, combined with Nalin's own experience, he would definitely hate this family.
The situation was actually better before I left. We could use blood magic to control those guys to be more restrained. But with my departure, coupled with the war problems in recent years, the current situation has become even more serious. Nalin was a little emotional when she saw everything familiar in front of her.
After all, this is still her hometown.
No matter how much she disliked this place, she still had to admit it.
Do you need to go for a walk alone? I'll wait for you. Su Lian asked.
Yeah. Nalin nodded slightly.
She walked towards the familiar street ahead, towards the direction of her home.
After watching her gradually go away, Su Lian also looked around.
After a simple magic scan to make sure Nalin didn't leave any magic behind, he walked towards a clothing store on the side of the road.
The shop owner was a middle-aged woman in her forties or fifties. She quickly stood up when she saw a customer coming, but when she saw that it was a young man wearing ordinary armor, she immediately lost a lot of interest. However, she still tried her best to maintain a professional smile and prepared to inquire about the purpose of the visit.
At this time, Su Lian directly gave out a silver coin.
The lady in the clothing store was stunned for a moment, but soon understood what I meant.
When did this place become like this? Su Lian asked directly.
Of course it started with the war. The lady in the clothing store said quickly.
Su Lian's expression changed slightly.
But if I have to say, it should be about five years ago? Or was it four years ago? I can't quite remember.
Although Viscount Longska was still exploiting us before, it was still relatively normal. We could still afford the taxes and policies. But later, something suddenly went wrong, and taxes began to be overdrawn.
Just last month, the tax revenue was overdrawn for five years. Who can afford this?
The lady in the clothing store complained.
However, she did not say any vulgar words or directly scold the Viscount, obviously because she was worried about Su Lian's identity.
Su Lian was thinking in his heart.
What she said was true. In terms of her nature, she was still a very good person. It was just that due to the constraints of the family she grew up in, her personality was sometimes a little unpleasant, but that was not a problem.
Then, in this cooperation with the Viscount, she could indeed be allowed to take the lead.
After re-examining Nalin in his heart, Su Lian confirmed his decision.
Where can I see the detailed conscription notice? Su Lian asked again.
Go straight along that street over there and turn right at the second intersection. You will see the latest conscription notice in the square. said the lady in the clothing store, pointing in the direction of a street.
Su Lian took a look and used his mental power to cover the area, and there was indeed a small square.
But young man, don't even think about joining the army. The kingdom is now forcibly recruiting soldiers. I heard that even children your age have been put into the reserves. It's obvious that they are recruiting cannon fodder. The aunt in the clothing store added worriedly.
I'm not a native of this country, Su Lian responded.
The lady in the clothing store was stunned and only then noticed it.
What he had always spoken was the common language of their northwest region, not the language of the Armenian Kingdom.
At the same time, I quickly realized that it is best to pretend that none of today's problems had ever happened.
I'll buy the clothes. No need for change. Su Lian turned and left.
Leave a gold coin, and with the help of space magic, the clothes on the shelf will replace the armor you are wearing.
Thank you for your patronage. The lady in the clothing store bowed to express her gratitude.
She understood that this was extra reward for her kind warning just now.
Yeah. Su Lian left.