Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home-Chapter 1699
Chapter 1699: Not Like Before
Chapter 1699: Not Like Before Editor: Henyee Translations
Only one scribe sneered, “Apart from seeking help from the three great families like in the past, there’s no other way!
This matter can’t be delayed anymore.
These seeds must be transferred into the warehouse promptly and distributed to the towns as soon as possible.
If we delay any longer, it will be too late!”
Shao Yunduan cast a glance at the scribe named Jia Heming and smiled.
“If that is the case, then you can make a trip to the three big families.
Ask them when they will be able to come, and ask them to hurry up.”
Everyone: “!”
Jia Heming burst into laughter.
“Lord, you might not know the local customs, but it’s useless for me to go.
You have to go personally.”
“That is impossible!” Shao Yunduan raised his eyebrows.
“I am the Prefect; I should not be involved in such matters!”
The others wore strange smiles as they silently mocked Lord Shao.
He was still too young and ignorant of the three big families’ influence!
If he insisted on preserving his dignity in front of them, he was bound to face hardships!
Young people, indeed, displayed courage and boldness!
Yet, they often needed to learn how to navigate challenges when at a disadvantage.
Another person reveled in Jia Heming’s predicament.
This individual had always been self-righteous and condescending.
Well, now he had stirred up trouble for himself.
He deserved it!
Jia Heming exchanged glances with Shao Yunduan and refrained from arguing further.
He nodded, “If you say so, Lord, I will make the trip, but I can’t guarantee the result.”
“No surprise there,” Shao Yunduan remarked.
“You can leave now.
Jia Heming, come with me!”
‘Yes, Lord.’
The others, looking scornfully at Jia Heming, whispered amongst themselves as they left.
They believed he got what he deserved.
After all, he was the one who spoke too much!
Following Shao Yunduan to the back office, Jia Heming was instructed to sit down.
Shao Yunduan queried, “I don’t think the three families will provide the seeds for free.
Do you know what their conditions might be?”
Shao Yunduan was unaware of the previous dealings between the Prefect and the three prominent families.
Though Deputy Prefect Guan might have possessed the necessary information, it was clear he would never disclose the truth.
The others in the government office were both tactful and sophisticated, each more reserved and unconcerned than the next.
Gathering useful information proved challenging.
Shao Yunduan had kept a close watch on Jia Heming.
He perceived him as the only potential source of truthful information within the government office.
Slightly surprised, Jia Heming decided to be forthcoming.
“Lord, the three families have various requests, but they all boil down to seeking ‘profits.’ The Fan family, with its substantial 150,000 to 160,000 mu of fertile land, prioritizes grain taxes and the food trade.
The Huo family focuses on medicinal herbs and mountain products.
The Mei family’s master is involved in the wood business.
You merely need to turn a blind eye and provide them with corresponding benefits and conveniences.”
Shao Yunduan comprehended the situation and furrowed his brow.
“I have reviewed the tax records, and they have consistently paid substantial taxes over the years.”
Jia Heming emitted a cold laugh.
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“Lord, records are just that—records.
The truth is the truth.
The entries in the records are for appearances only!
It’s not only the three great clans.
How many of the smaller family clans, affiliated with the three great clans, genuinely pay their taxes?
There are prepayments in the accounts.
Regardless of how dignified the reasons seem, there are loopholes.
These entries and exits might appear reasonable and flawless, but it’s all in the accounts!”
