Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1823

Chapter 1823: Rules Changed Chapter 1823: Rules Changed Editor: Henyee Translations In the past, this situation stemmed partly from the government’s struggle to collect taxes effectively.

Each family’s tacit acknowledgment of the mountain bandits’ authority served as a means to maintain regional security, indirectly benefiting both the populace and the government.

Consequently, tax payments dwindled.

However, this laissez-faire attitude among the families led to officials having minimal influence.

The lack of accountability allowed the families to become increasingly audacious, while officials begrudgingly acquiesced, unable to assert their authority.

Prefect Lords sought to distance themselves from this predicament, showing little concern for the issue.

Consequently, year after year, the situation grew more peculiar.

When Shao Yunduan jokingly disclosed this to Qiao Xuan, she found the situation incredulous, remarking, “Truly, the world is full of wonders!” With Shao Yunduan’s arrival, the status quo demanded change.

Aside from sharing the matter with his wife in jest, he cautioned her against venturing out.

As Zheng Sangge and their cohorts began escorting public grain, the three families, along with other influential households in Anze Province, approached Deputy Prefect Guan to address the issue.

Though everyone was well aware of the situation, they sought to navigate through bureaucratic red tape.

Deputy Prefect Guan, keen to stir trouble for Shao Yunduan, approached him with candor.

“aEUR|My Lord, please don’t be vexed.

This is the state of affairs in Anze Province.

We’re constrained by circumstances.

If there were alternative solutions, none would resort to such measures!

However, this matter cannot be openly discussedaEUR|” Shao Yunduan, composed, responded, “The past is irrelevant to me.

Henceforth, heed my directives.

Trust that I have devised a plan.” “You are astute,” Deputy Prefect Guan replied, his smile unyielding.

He continued with flattery, “I’m curious about your plan.

Why not share it with me?

After all, I’ve been entrenched here for many years.

I don’t mean to boast, but I possess a deeper understanding of the situation than youaEUR|” Shao Yunduan smirked inwardly.

Understanding the situation was futile.

The issue in Anze Province was hardly clandestine.

Despite his thorough investigation, he had gleaned all necessary insights over time.

He doubted Deputy Prefect Guan’s superiority in knowledge.

Moreover, even if he lacked comprehension, it was inconsequential.

Action spoke louder than comprehension.

“I have devised a strategy,” Shao Yunduan reiterated.

“I will oversee this matter personally.

Deputy Prefect Guan, rest assured.

Taxes from across the realm will soon fill the coffers, and you will oversee Anze Prefecture City and its surrounding towns.

Ensure timely delivery of all collected rice to the warehouse.” “But, My Lord, if the banditry issue persistsaEUR”” “The suburbs’ three towns will remain unaffected.

Are those cowards bold enough to assail the city?

I think not!” Shao Yunduan spoke truthfully.

Bandits targeted passing supply caravans, not urban settlements or their environs.

Their resources were finite, limiting their capacity to strike beyond.

Should the authorities retaliate, the bandits would abandon their plunder and flee.