Lord: Marry the villain's daughter at the beginning?

When the old bell in the territory rang again, everyone knew that a new group of residents had come to Gray Collar.

In order to expand the population of Gray Collar to a level that could catch up with other large towns in the western part of the North, Lind chose the simple and rough method of kidnapping people. After all, there were quite a few homeless people outside the territory.

Moreover, these people were originally Lars, or the people of the North, and they were able to quickly integrate into the territory.

Isa came to the entrance of the territory as usual and directed the church staff to begin taking care of the new residents.

Perhaps it was because the church staff were more friendly than the soldiers, or perhaps because these people had already been taken care of along the way, so the civilians who came here were generally very law-abiding, and in winter, no one had the energy to make a big fuss.

Many people wrapped themselves tightly in their worn-out clothes, leaning against the fire waiting to register.

Although such a rough screening would certainly allow spies to sneak in, Lind's point was that we should not throw the baby out with the bathwater, as population was more important than anything else.

Isa also agreed with this. If they could save as many people as possible, they would save them. They could not turn a blind eye to the people outside just because there might be spies mixed in the crowd.

What's more, with Lucanus on guard, it can basically ensure that ordinary spies cannot sneak in.

While watching groups of people register to enter the gray-collar workers, Isa started chatting with the waiting people as usual.

The content includes but is not limited to income conditions, daily meals, family population, prices, etc. in places outside the western part of the North. From this miscellaneous information, Isa can piece together what the outside world is like now.

The situation outside might be even worse than when Isa first came to Gray Collar. In order to repay his debts, Doug Lars even leased some territories to the demons. The demons had complete autonomy and law enforcement powers in the leased territories. The laws of the North were not even applicable in these concessions, and the laws of the demons had to be used.

It was not illegal for the demons to kill people from the North within the concession, and there were even areas where people from the North and their dogs were not allowed to enter.

But ironically, some people in the North are trying their best to enter these concessions and find a job.

Why? Because the demons are really restoring production order. As long as you become a slave of the demons, you can even use their power to exploit your own people.

When the summary of Isa's situation appeared on Lind's desk the next day, Lind's face turned red and he tugged at his collar. For a moment, he seemed to think that the heating in the study was turned up too high.

Reina slammed the door and left. Several maids couldn't stop her. It was Linde who called Reina back when she was about to beat up her uncle.

I was almost pissed off by the dog.

"Send troops! We must send troops!"

In a rage, Reina smashed Linde's desk into two pieces. Linde calmly asked someone to fix the desk so that it could still be used. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "It won't stand even if we knock it down. It's too far away from us."

From the damaged desk, Lind pulled out a map of the North. The leased lands chosen by the demons were very cunning. All of them were as far away from the western part of the North as possible. Some had even reached the eastern border of the Kingdom of Capet.

"Can we start a war right away?"

As soon as Lena said this, she stomped her feet in anger. The current strategy was the result of discussions between Lind Lena, the Great Elder, and some important military officials.

Although they have gained a firm foothold in the western part of the North, the North is too large. The defense of the entire western part is definitely more than enough, but if they want to attack, the supply lines will be very long.

No one understands the meaning of strategic depth better than Lind, a time traveler. As long as the opponents are not idiots, there will be enough time to reorganize and assemble the army. But when fighting a war, one obviously cannot pin one's hopes on the fact that the opponents are all idiots.

Moreover, according to the speculation of the Great Elder, there is a high probability that there will be a war between the Royal Capital and the Kingdom of Anjou next year. Once the war starts, it will be the best opportunity for Linde to recover the northern border. If he declares war now, he will not only have to face the demons and Doug Lars, but the Royal Capital may not stand idly by.

That is why Linde issued the winter production tasks so that people can focus on farming and development during this long winter.

Of course, wars have always been dynamic, and even Lind's war to retake the western part of the northern border has not really ended. Until now, Lind's territory is still slowly expanding, but because there is no resistance and it has not touched the border of Doug Lars's territory, it has not caused any waves.

Both parties are consolidating domestic affairs, if Doug Ralls actually has domestic affairs.

Linde thought about it and it was not that there was no solution. If the production capacity was fully utilized, there would definitely be a surplus of weapons and equipment. Combined with some economic means, although Doug Lars could not be defeated directly, it could at least remind those demons that they did not have the final say in the North.

The more strength Gray Collar demonstrates, perhaps the better off the rest of the Northerners will be.

Just as Lind was about to finalize the policy and call Lila and Lucanus to implement it, Isa suddenly said, "Governor, I am not here just to report, but also to say goodbye."

"Goodbye? Where are you going?"

Linde was a little confused. Isa could be said to be a religious leader in the territory. Only Isa could connect the radical churches and ordinary churches and start cooperation.

The church is also generally more willing to follow Isa's arrangements.

"This is the reform plan for the Goddess Cult that I put together."

Isa didn't explain anything and handed the plan to Lind. Lind quickly browsed through the pages and found that Isa had combined the current situation in the North and compiled the liberation theology that he and Isa had talked about.

Page after page contains the results of Isa's continuous visits and investigations.

Everything from the overall program of the church to the daily life of priests and nuns and the way believers pray are explained and simplified.

Not only does it warn the church to be down-to-earth, it also states that the church is a service industry that serves the goddess's believers, rather than the so-called only way to communicate with God is through the church. As long as one can obey the goddess's oracles, everyone is qualified to pray.

Moreover, Isa's quotations from scriptures were completely logical and even had the flavor of establishing a new school of thought. Lind suspected that even if the Central Church sent a Pope to debate, he would be defeated by Isa, who had now realized that practice makes perfect.

To be honest, the plan handed over by Isa made Lind sweat profusely. If Lind was as rude as Doug Lars, Isa could completely launch a people's war with this revised liberation theology plan.

But I don’t know whether it is fortunate or unfortunate. After all, Isa was born in a feudal era and grew up in a completely feudal environment in her early years.

Perhaps it was Lind's efforts that gave Isa hope, or perhaps it was because she knew what would happen if the church lost control of its power. In the end, Isa referred to some of Flora's plans in this reform plan, and ultimately placed theocracy under Lind's power.

"Governor, do you remember what you said to me when we were discussing issues when I first arrived at Gray Collar? I think it's time to put it into practice now."

Lena was confused, but Linde understood. Isa was also going to do her old job as a gray-collar worker, but this time it was different. Linde could support Isa as her backup.

"I understand. This time you have real holy water. I believe you can save more people. I will approve some weapons from the laboratory for you. Be careful and don't force yourself. Remember, this will always be your home. You are always welcome to come back."

Isa nodded and saluted Linde as a clergyman. At this time, Lena also understood that Isa was going to Doug Lars's territory to continue rescuing people.

"I will send two white knights to you. I will let them protect you like they protected me. Don't refuse!"

Before Issa could speak, Lena quickly ran out to get help.

"It's impossible to do everything yourself, and you can't use magic now, so it's better to bring guards with you."

Seeing Linde say so, Isa had no choice but to nod.

Unexpectedly, the heroine finally embarked on this path. The remaining fragments of the dragon-slaying technique that Lind gave to Isa were also used. Fortunately, the target was not Lind himself.

When Isa was about to leave, Lind reminded her: "If there are reliable resistance forces, remember to contact me. I will tell Doug Lars that the snowfield may not be barren. There may be unexpected surprises under the snow."

"What surprise?" Isa asked puzzledly.

"Who says weapons can't grow under the snow?"

Linder shrugged.