It's just a simulation game, how did the fairy become real?

After this battle, the North would not dare to make any moves for at least five to ten years.

This is a precious time for development.

"The dynasty lacks top-tier combat power and has an insufficient army. The fact that the aristocratic families are currently lying low does not mean they will not emerge in the future."

The common people at the bottom of society are still living in dire straits.

There are numerous problems in both domestic and military affairs.

You can't rest for now.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li's expression fell.

I thought I could finally relax, but I never expected that after this battle, I would have to face even more problems.

"You'll help me, right? You will, right?"

"will not."

"Eh?"

"From now on, Pei Yichen will begin planning a rebellion."

"Now that the situation is settled, what kind of rebellion do you want to stage?"

"As long as the powerful clans are not eliminated, the internal situation of the dynasty will remain unchanged."

I need to give you a pretext to eliminate the powerful clans!

Chapter 33 Why Don't You Just Give In to Me?

"Can't we take it slow?"

"No."

"Why?"

"It should be dawn soon."

Jiang Li has begun to vigorously develop people's livelihood.

Numerous beneficial policies have been issued, but it will take several years for them to take effect.

[Meanwhile, a reorganization began within the military, promoting the capable and demoting the incompetent.]

Most of the personnel planted by powerful families were eliminated, and the entire army was completely revitalized.

But as you predicted, the aristocratic families won't remain dormant for long.

[The government decree had only been in effect for a little over a month when some powerful families began to stir.]

Of course, they need a new patron before they can amass wealth.

You are their best choice.

On the surface, you accept everything without question, but secretly you're trying to restrict it.

In court, Jiang Li's attitude towards you was one of apprehension.

To prevent you from becoming too powerful and to prevent the emergence of a second Zhou family, Jiang Li has taken many measures against you.

Some of these measures are simply unfair.

[But what they don't know is that many of Jiang Li's choices were decided by you personally.]

The more she targets you, the more the powerful families will feel that your interests align with theirs.

As a result, more aristocratic families are inclined towards you.

[For the next three years, you were frequently transferred away from the capital. Ostensibly, this was a demotion, but in reality, you used these opportunities to inspect the lower levels.]

[Following your instructions, Jiang Li has begun arranging for the army to suppress the bandits.]

On the one hand, they sought ways to secure amnesty; on the other hand, they trained troops.

The northern lands are terrified of you, but the dynasty still has friction with neighboring countries to the south and west. You might as well take this opportunity to continue training your troops.

Over the course of three years, the dynasty's elite forces numbered as many as two hundred thousand.

The number of ordinary garrison troops in various regions will double.

[At the same time, tactics, strategies, and troops have all been updated.]

The dynasty's army today is vastly different from what it was three years ago.

[If Barth dares to come again, you're confident you can prevent him from crossing the border.]

Three years of recuperation and development gave the common people a chance to breathe. Coupled with numerous government decrees affecting all sectors of society, the entire dynasty was thriving.

……

"I thought you weren't coming back."

Jiang Li's face was full of joy when she saw Pei Yichen in front of her.

In a few days it will be her eighteenth birthday, and according to Pei Yichen's wishes, a general amnesty will be granted to celebrate with the people.

"How could a subject not return on His Majesty's birthday?"

Pei Yichen smiled.

The plan has been incredibly successful over the past three years.

The powerful families all gathered around him, and in the imperial court, he and Jiang Li were like oil and water.

But the aristocratic families were unaware that, outside the imperial court, the two were practically inseparable.

The overall situation within the dynasty was developing as he had previously envisioned.

However, the existence of powerful families is ultimately a malignant tumor.

If this world is to be completely changed, aristocratic families must not survive.

But for him, time is running out.

For serious and chronic illnesses, strong medicine is necessary!

"You know that's not what I want to hear."

Happy birthday!

"hey-hey."

No birthday present?

Don't try to fool me with your pastries!

I'll finish it all for you!

Pei Yichen smiled and said, "The gifts from aristocratic families, the royal family, and various other forces are not enough for you."

"oops!

They are them, and you are you!

Don't tell me you weren't prepared!

Jiang Li punched Pei Yichen directly in the chest.

"Of course!"

Pei Yichen took out a small wooden box from his pocket. The box was very exquisite, and the carving on it was simply divine.

It looks very valuable.

"what is this?"

Jiang Li took the wooden box. It wasn't heavy, and it didn't seem to be made of expensive wood.

It makes a rustling sound when you shake it gently.

"Why don't you just open it and you'll see?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li curiously opened the wooden box.

"Why are these pastries so strangely shaped?"

You're really trying to fool me!"

Jiang Li put her hands on her hips, looking at Pei Yichen with an annoyed expression and gesture.

She had been looking forward to it for a long time, after all.

That's it?

"This was made by my own hands, from the wooden box to the pastries, everything was made by me."

This pastry may not look very appealing, but the taste is...

Before Pei Yichen could finish speaking, Jiang Li couldn't wait to try a small piece.

“Pooh, pooh, pooh!

It tastes awful!

"I didn't say it was delicious~"

Pei Yichen wore a smug grin, and Jiang Li, quick as a flash, stuffed two pieces of pastry into his mouth.

vomit--

"Keep the pastries for yourself; consider it a gift from you!"

Jiang Li poured out all the pastries and hugged the box with satisfaction.

Although the material is not particularly precious, the craftsmanship is absolutely top-notch among royal collections.

It wasn't that she didn't want to eat the pastries, but that bastard Pei Yichen was just wasting food by making them!

"The accessory you're wearing around your neck is also very pretty!"

Give it to me!

Jiang Li extended her hand without any hesitation.

The shape of the ornament was just like the pink feather she had obtained at Zhenbeiguan back then.