Chapter 2094: Do You Really Want to Rebel?
Master Miao smiled and said, "Our master said that as for silver, 400,000 or 500,000 taels will be enough, and 100,000 dan of grain is needed. That's not much, right? Anze Prefecture is such a big place, and the taxes that need to be paid every year are not small. These are just a drop in the bucket, hahaha!"
Everyone got even angrier after hearing this.
Someone couldn't help but sneer: "Anze Prefecture has only slowed down for the past two years, where can they have extra money? The prefect wants so much at once, how can we survive?"
Everyone agreed.
Captain Li said sarcastically: "How you live is your business. Since you have extra money, you must pay every penny you owe! Otherwise, you will be going against the court! Do you want to rebel?"
"Captain Li, be careful with your words. This is not nice to hear! It has been like this for years here, and it is tacitly approved by the court. I wonder which court Captain Li is talking about!"
"That's right, this is too bullying!"
Captain Li sneered, picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. Then he slammed the glass on the table with a "bang". He glanced coldly at everyone and said nothing more.
The prefect has given an order, how dare a mere county magistrate disobey?
Do you really want to rebel?
Shao Yunduan watched everyone arguing for a while, then said calmly, "We'll talk about official business tomorrow. Today we're welcoming Master Miao, so let's just drink and not talk about business."
Jia Heming also laughed, "Right, right, let's not talk about official business at this time, it's such a bummer! Come on, Master Miao, I'll toast you a glass!"
Master Miao smiled reservedly and raised his glass gracefully.
A cold light flashed across the eyes of Constable Li, and the corners of his mouth twitched.
It would be best if these people were sensible.
But from the next day, neither Master Miao nor Captain Li could see Shao Yunduan anymore.
Shao Yunduan was very busy and didn't even meet them. He just told them to discuss everything with Jia Heming.
Jia Heming refused to eat or drink anything. He had no money and even less food!
Master Miao was so angry that his face turned green, and Captain Li was so angry that not only his face turned green, but he also led his own people to search the county government's granary.
Jia Heming sneered. The granary was guarded by someone special. Did Captain Li really think he was that powerful? Could he find out if he wanted to?
Zheng Sangge, Wu Guan and the others were not pushovers. Even if Captain Li brought all his men with him, he would not gain anything.
Sure enough, Captain Li led dozens of people and rushed over aggressively, intending to force open the warehouse door and conduct a search.
Unexpectedly, we couldn't even get close to the warehouse yard.
Wu Guan also had a bad temper. The two sides started fighting after a disagreement, and Captain Li was defeated miserably.
Captain Li was furious and in a panic. He uttered a harsh word and took people to find Master Miao.
Master Miao was also angry and insisted on meeting Shao Yunduan with a tough attitude.
They did see it this time, but before they could complain, Shao Yunduan asked them why they were doing such a mess?
The warehouse was a strategic location that concerned the people of the area. Without his permission, outsiders were absolutely not allowed to approach. Captain Li was at fault first. No matter what he had suffered, it was his own fault. If he didn't admit it himself, would he wait for Shao Yunduan to severely punish the conscientious yamen runners?
Captain Li's face turned blue.
Master Miao had to give in again and only asked him about food and silver.
Shao Yunduan refused straightforwardly.
If Prefect Liu really wants to collect taxes, that's fine. Originally, the imperial court allowed Anze Prefecture not to pay taxes. If Prefect Liu wants to collect taxes again, he has to get the imperial court's order.
(End of this chapter)
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