"Old man, what's wrong? What did the village chief want to talk to you about? Why do you look so sad when you come back?" In the morning, the village chief sent people to notify every household, asking the head of the family to go to the village chief's house to discuss something. Old man Han went there in a hurry, and when he came back he looked so sad.

"Hey, let's go back to the house and talk. Call everyone in. This is something that concerns our family. Come in and listen. Let's think of a solution. These days are getting more and more difficult."

Everyone arrived at the main house. Old Man Han saw that everyone was there, and then he told them the reason why the village chief wanted them over. It turned out that the officials had come to inform them that this year's tax would be increased by 20%. Farming was not easy for farmers, but the Han family was relatively good. They had a few acres of land, so they didn't have to rent it from the landlord, and they didn't have to pay rent, so their life was better. However, even so, after paying taxes, they could only have enough food for the family. Now they had to increase the tax by 20%. With so many people in the family, the food would definitely not be enough. It was conceivable that life at home would be even more difficult.

"Why? They are raising taxes for no reason. How can we, the farmers who make a living on the land, survive? Are we going to be given a way to survive?" Yang asked angrily. The world is becoming more and more chaotic nowadays. The people in power don't care about the lives of the common people at all and just suppress them blindly.

"Why? There are only a few reasons. This time they say it's to hunt down rebels. There's going to be a war, and we have to prepare food. The government is forcing it on us, and we ordinary people have no choice but to follow suit. How can we not listen? Alas!" As Old Man Han spoke, he smoked his pipe even louder, as if this could help him vent his inner depression.

After hearing what Old Man Han said, Yang stopped talking. This was how government affairs were. Ordinary people like them could not do anything against them. They could only hope that there would be a better master above them who could think more about the people. If this war really broke out, there would be even more difficult days in the future.

After hearing what Old Man Han and Yang said, the Han brothers all looked heavy-hearted. The daughters-in-law did not dare to say much and were worried in their hearts. Of course, Su Wenyue was an exception. She knew very well what would happen in the future and had already begun to plan what to do. However, the world was beginning to become chaotic, and seeing that Han Yu also looked worried, they wondered whether they should reveal some things to Han Yu.

"Mom and Dad, there's nothing we can do about the world being in such a state. We have to pay the government's tax increase, but we won't have enough food this year. I'll go to the county and do some odd jobs, and I can earn some money to supplement the family income. Don't worry too much." Han Hu, as the eldest son of the Han family, was the first to speak up and express his thoughts.

"Yes, Mom and Dad, we brothers have hands and feet, and we are strong. We can always support the family by working harder. Don't worry too much. We still have to live our lives. We all live the same life, and we are not the only one who has to pay taxes. We are all the same." The second son of the Han family also expressed his opinion. Although the second son of the Han family looks depressed and only knows how to work hard, he is also an optimistic person who can endure hardships.

However, Han Lin, the third son of the Han family, had a sullen look on his face because his wife had left. Now he looked even more depressed. He lowered his head and stared at the ground, not knowing what he was looking at, and did not say a word.

Han Yu didn't rush to speak. Seeing Han Lin like this, a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes, and then he spoke: "Big brother and second brother should take care of the family. The more chaotic the world is, the more thieves there are. Besides, I guess everyone has the same idea as big brother and second brother. It's not so easy to find odd jobs, and the money earned from odd jobs is not much. Why don't I go to the mountains more often, hunt some wild animals and sell them to the restaurant, so that the family can have more income."

"It's too dangerous to go into the mountains. It's okay to go there occasionally, but it's not appropriate to go there often." Although Yang knew that her son had martial arts skills, she was still worried. There were many wild animals in the mountains. What if he encountered a blind bear or a big tiger?

"Mom, you don't know fourth brother's ability yet. What's wrong with such a capable person going into the mountains? Besides, fourth brother's wife is so precious, it's not easy to support her. Fourth brother will have to work hard." Han Lin spoke up at this time, thinking that his mother always scolded him for being useless and praised fourth brother for his ability. Since he has ability, let him see it. He didn't feel guilty at all for saying such things.

When Xiaoxi heard that Han Lin didn't mean that, she immediately refuted: "Don't talk nonsense. My daughter has never added any burden to the family. She has never spent a penny from the public treasury on food, accommodation and expenses. Even if the son-in-law is very capable, the mountains are dangerous places. It's always better to be careful."

"Xiao Xi, shut up. When is it your turn to speak about family affairs? You will naturally be able to tell what kind of father-in-law and mother-in-law they are. Why do you want to say so much?" Su Wenyue saw that Xiao Xi had finished speaking, and then she started to scold her.

Originally, Su Wenyue thought that the Su family had some work that the Han brothers could do, but one was her husband's family and the other was her own family. If they were involved, neither would benefit from helping the other. The eldest and second brothers of the Han family were fine, they were both honest and hardworking, and they would not look for trouble. Only Han Lin, if he was really taken to the Su family, wouldn't it cause trouble for his father and brother? It would not be good to leave Han Lin alone. Although the mother-in-law always disliked Han Lin, he was her own son after all. If she treated her differently, the mother-in-law would be dissatisfied. So after thinking about it, Su Wenyue still didn't say it.

"Third brother, don't talk nonsense. The fourth brother's wife has the same food, clothing and other expenses as the rest of the family, no more, no less. Why are you, a grown man, targeting her? Besides, why should the fourth brother go into the mountains to hunt to feed everyone? What do you do for a living? We are all members of the Han family. No one has more responsibilities than anyone else. You would rather do more work if you say these things. You are so old, but you still act idle and lazy all day long. I am ashamed to say that you are a member of the Han family."

Han Hu said with a look of disappointment that he was the eldest brother after all and had a strong sense of responsibility. He scolded Han Lin for the good of his younger brother, but it was a pity that Han Lin did not appreciate it. However, he did not say anything else. As the saying goes, the eldest brother is like a father, and his words still have some weight, so Han Lin has to listen.

"Come out here, everyone from the Han family! You bully my daughter, Wang family. Do you think there is no one left in our Wang family? Come out here, everyone! I, Wang Chenglin, must seek justice for my sister today. Otherwise, this matter will not end!"

Outside the yard, Wang Chenglin shouted at the top of his voice. Not only the Han family members sitting in the house, but also the villagers near the Han family heard it and ran out to watch the excitement.