HELP me!!!

[gizmoed]

I'm playing on Hard and I have currently discovered, Bolo, Scarlet Winds, Rusty anchor and Debir of course.

The thing is I'm really short of money! I can't even refill my army to the maximum allowed leadership. I sneaked and looted as much as possible but I'm still short of money. I've played (halfway; not completed due to lost saves) KBTL on hard and it was easier than this.

Any hints??? Please! As of now I can't really fight anyone cause I don't have sufficient army (I'm at level 10 and a half with 2000+ leadership) and I'm really stuck. I can't even get the maps to new islands as they're protected my guards I can't beat because of no army! Please I LOVE this game and want to continue playing.