Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1898

Chapter 1898: A Complete Victory Chapter 1898: A Complete Victory Editor: Henyee Translations Upon identification, the Mountain Bandits would undergo release and subsequent punishment, a process requiring ongoing surveillance and management.

Despite the cover of darkness upon their arrival in the city, the sheer size of the captured bandit contingent could not escape notice, quickly spreading as gossip among the populace.

By dawn, word had reached even the early-opening vendors, causing a stir throughout the city.

In response to the burgeoning rumors, Shao Yunduan opted for transparency, swiftly issuing an official announcement to quell speculation.

The public’s reaction was one of jubilation and astonishment.

The accomplishment of dismantling the notorious Tiger Head Tribe, a feat previously beyond the grasp of the imperial forces, elicited praise and admiration for Lord Shao.

The abrupt vanquishing of one of the province’s longstanding bandit strongholds left the major families awestruck, their sentiments complex and uncertain.

Lord Shao’s astute handling of the situation garnered widespread acclaim, solidifying his reputation as a formidable and resourceful leader.

The eradication of the Tiger Head Tribe was a monumental achievement, acknowledged by even the most uninformed citizens.

Its demise foreshadowed the potential collapse of the remaining mountain strongholds, affirming the significance of the battle at Giant Rock Gorge.

The officials’ claims were vindicated, dispelling any doubts held by skeptical family clans.

With hundreds of captives in custody, the looming specter of food scarcity and potential unrest demanded immediate attention.

Shao Yunduan entrusted the task to Jia Heming.

Over the course of three days, Jia Heming meticulously categorized the captives, discerning between ordinary bandits, key figures, and support personnel.

The ordinary bandits and leaders were to remain detained, while family members and servants were to be transferred to the nearest salt pan under county oversight, where they would undergo penance for their complicity in the banditry.

Determining the duration of exemption varied for each individual, spanning from three to ten years.

However, outright release for these individuals was out of the question.

Even if some were coerced into serving the mountain bandits, their time spent in such circumstances remained uncertain.

Given the overwhelming workload of the state office, there was neither the manpower nor the time to scrutinize each captive’s backstory thoroughly.

Sending them all to the salt pan for hard labor was a justifiable course of action, with the possibility of eventual release for those deserving of leniency.

As for the backbone of the Mountain Bandits, who had committed numerous atrocities, they faced a different fate.

Subjected to interrogation and legal proceedings, they would be duly punished according to the law, either through imprisonment or exile.

With the pressing matter of the remaining strongholds demanding attention, Shao Yunduan found himself unable to allocate resources for individual interrogations.

Instead, he resorted to locking up all captives, leaving two challenges still looming.

As the government office grappled with the aftermath of the Tiger Head Tribe’s demise, Hang Xingshan, Wei San, and their cohorts remained tasked with covertly monitoring the Min Family Tribe and Liuhe Fort.

Meanwhile, strict patrols and vigilant guards maintained security in Anze Continent’s intermediate city.

Stringent measures at the city gate prevented the second-in-charge of the Min Family Tribe and others from departing.

Fearful of the consequences, Fan Ruyin refrained from disclosing the breach of Tiger Head Tribe to its leaders.

Uncertain of Shao Yunduan’s fate should they discover the distressing news, she braced herself for potential retaliation, growing increasingly apprehensive with each passing day.