Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1795

Chapter 1795: Tax Chapter 1795: Tax Editor: Henyee Translations Shao Yunduan knew he couldn’t confront the bandits without first rooting out the corruption within the state office.

An attack from both inside and out could spell disaster.

Qiao Xuan wholeheartedly agreed.

To tackle external threats, they had to address internal ones first.

It was imperative to deal with Deputy Prefect Guan and his cronies before they could effectively combat the bandits.

By the time she emerged from confinement, she’d be able to lend her support in handling the bandits.

Since giving birth, Qiao Xuan felt her powers gradually returning, perhaps even stronger than before.

“If you have a plan, go ahead.

I’ll take care of Anan.

We rarely venture out, so don’t worry about us,” she assured him.

Shao Yunduan gently held her hand, his expression pained.

“I must confess, my actions may disrupt Anan’s one-month celebration.

I feel guilty towards you and our son.” Naturally, he wished for their eldest son’s celebration to be a joyous occasion.

Yet, once he initiated action, there was no telling if someone would exploit the event to cause trouble.

Qiao Xuan’s response was immediate and understanding.

“Anan won’t hold it against you, and neither will I.

We understand what truly matters.

Besides, having Deputy Prefect Guan’s family residing in the west yard isn’t appropriate.

I hope they vacate soon.” Living in close proximity within the state office compound meant frequent interactions, which heightened Qiao Xuan’s concern, especially now with a newborn.

The infant was too fragile to withstand even minor mishaps.

Their safest option was to compel Deputy Prefect Guan’s family to leave.

Yet, they were entitled to reside in the government office compound, making eviction without cause impractical.

Unless Deputy Prefect Guan ceased to hold his position, their situation remained unchanged.

Moreover, there was no need to delay any longer.

With the child safely born and Qiao Xuan gradually recovering, action could be taken.

Surely, they couldn’t allow Meng Wanfu and Ding Xiang’s associates to linger indefinitely.

As time passed, the risk of their presence being discovered increased, diminishing their effectiveness as a surprise asset.

Though Shao Yunduan knew Qiao Xuan would support his decision, he couldn’t shake the guilt.

Gently, he touched her face, offering reassurance.

Reminding himself to treat her kindly, he vowed to do just that.

The following day, Shao Yunduan convened a meeting with Deputy Prefect Guan, Jia Heming, and other officials to discuss post-harvest taxation.

As per Great Qin’s regulations, families were obligated to pay taxes in the form of public grain, determined by the quantity and quality of their lands and crops.

Even noble families enjoyed only partial tax exemptions, with the rest payable in taxes.

While some noble families skirted the rules to some extent, the Imperial Court typically turned a blind eye to minor infractions.

However, concrete evidence left no room for escape.

Anze Province’s past accounting records were murky, susceptible to investigation.

Any revelations would throw the entire province into disarray, rendering it ungovernable.

Thus, Shao Yunduan had refrained from delving into the past, opting instead to publicly address the issue, providing a semblance of reassurance to the populace.

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