Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home
Chapter 1914

Chapter 1914: Purchase Chapter 1914: Purchase Editor: Henyee Translations Following this, all eyes turned to the Fan Clan as their assets were up for grabs.

Without hesitation, Qiao Xuan stepped forward to make her selection.

Despite her position, Qiao Xuan demonstrated modesty in her requests.

She opted for 60,000 mu of fertile land and five ordinary yet promising shops, all at fair market prices.

Given Anze Province’s scarcity of arable land, particularly fertile plots, prices exceeded those of neighboring regions.

Qiao Xuan selected prime parcels priced at ten taels of silver per mu, totaling sixty thousand taels of silver.

Additionally, the five shops amounted to another 6,000 taels.

However, considering the government’s outstanding debt of 500,000 taels to Qiao Xuan, she opted to offset the purchase with this owed sum, without needing to expend a single tael of her own.

Even after deducting the 66,000 taels for her purchases, the government still remained indebted to her by over 400,000 taels.

Shao Yunduan took responsibility for reimbursing this remainder, leaving him indebted to her for 400,000 taels.

These transactions were conducted transparently, with both the government office and local populace acknowledging the legitimacy of the arrangement.

Despite acquiring substantial assets from the Fan Clan, Qiao Xuan’s generosity was evident as she chose to share her newfound wealth with the community.

In addition to the land and shops, numerous rare antiques from the Fan Clan were also put up for auction.

The esteemed families eligible for participation in the auction had already convened in private to strategize, fostering a congenial atmosphere throughout the proceedings.

As a result, nearly everyone secured their desired acquisitions, leaving them thoroughly content.

With this milestone, the entirety of Anze Prefecture City finally achieved a state of complete safety.

Seizing the opportunity, Shao Yunduan took a well-deserved three-day respite to accompany Qiao Xuan and Anan on a journey outside the city.

The trio explored their own farms, trekked through the mountains, and reveled in the breathtaking scenery, joined by Ah-Ye and Sun Bai.

However, despite the break, exhaustion still lingered among the group, denying them proper rest.

Sun Bai, Sun Qian, and Zheng Sangge, sensing a need for additional manpower, conferred with Hang Xingshan, a local resident, and brought their concerns to Shao Yunduan.

Together, they issued a notice to recruit officers meeting specific criteria, aiming to bolster their ranks by approximately fifty individuals.

Their collective resolve was clear: alongside the current bailiffs, rigorous training was imperative.

In Anze Province, the specter of banditry persisted, exacerbated by the region’s strategic location.

Should fugitives seek refuge here in the future, a robust force would be required to apprehend them.

The necessity for ample manpower was evident.

Reviewing the accounts, Shao Yunduan felt confident in shouldering the responsibility and thus gave his approval.

It was common knowledge that positions within the government office were highly sought after, with young and capable individuals eagerly vying for selection.

The atmosphere in Anze Province City became vibrant and bustling as a result.

While new recruits were being chosen, the existing bailiffs remained active.

Despite the successful dismantling of the Min Family Tribe, Liuhe Fort, and Tiger Head Tribe, Shao Yunduan recognized that more needed to be done.

He issued orders for a thorough search of the three villages, commanding the destruction of all structures, including basements, sentry posts, fortresses, and passes, ideally reducing them to rubble.

In essence, the objective was the complete eradication of these three locations.

The prospect of any resurgence in the future was utterly eliminated.

Qiao Xuan’s curiosity got the better of her, prompting her persistent requests for Shao Yunduan’s approval to join the expedition.

Initially resistant, Shao Yunduan dismissed her requests, labeling them as mere whims.

After all, what allure could a mountain bandit village possibly hold?

He chided his increasingly obstinate wife.

However, his resistance proved short-lived.

Within a mere two days, Shao Yunduan relented, swayed by Qiao Xuan’s gentle persuasion.