Mind Reading: Koi Cub brings script to save the whole family

The county government was busy with official business, and Xu Shaobo was often busy until late at night and didn't even have time to go back to his room to rest.

Naturally, I don't know what's going on in the backyard.

When they were in the prime minister's residence, there happened to be a clear spring in the courtyard where Xu Shaobo and Dai Jialan lived.

The Qingchi pond is not large in area, but it has several lotus plants in it. They bloom every summer, and most of the flowers are pink and white, which are very pleasing to the eye and delicate.

Even though it is the most common variety, Dai Jialan cherishes the lotus in the clear pond very much.

After arriving in Songyang County, life became more stable day by day, but Dai Jialan always felt that something was missing.

He called the servants to inquire and learned that there was also a clear pond in the mansion, but there were no lotus flowers in it.

Dai Jialan arranged for people to plant the crops, thinking that they would live here for a long time in the future and would feel more comfortable.

Her decision and Youyou's warning were only delayed by half an hour, so Xu Shaobo had no idea what was happening in the backyard.

On the streets of Songyang County, Yu Lin held Youyou and walked out of the city.

"Do you think the county magistrate's wife will have an accident?" Yu Lin asked.

Now the father and daughter talk more like friends.

Youyou nodded: "Yes, the baby in her belly is already nine months old, one month away from full-term, but it will be born before it reaches full term, and the mother and child are in great danger. Even if I warned them in advance, I'm afraid it would be difficult to escape."

After that, she sighed: "Dad, the people sent by the prince will only be useful to us. Now that we are still in Songyang County, we need such a backer."

Yu Lin nodded: "As long as it's not like the previous Lord Su, Dad will listen to you whatever you say."

Youyou said: "If something really happens, I will help."

Outside the city, a carriage stopped at the city gate.

There were two people standing next to the carriage, Yu Mu and Yang, who were loading things onto the carriage.

Today, the four of them went into the city. Yu Lin and You You went to the county government office, while Yu Mu and Yang were responsible for purchasing items.

Seeing the father and daughter coming over, Yu Mu asked, "Is everything done?"

Yu Mu nodded: "Okay."

"Okay, let's go back now and start making all the necessary preparations."

The four of them got on the carriage, and Yu Lin and Yu Mu drove towards Yujia Village.

After agreeing with Xu Shaobo, the task of planting new crops was handed over to Yu Lin, assisted by An Sheng from the county government.

The new notice posted by the county government sparked discussion among the public.

The notice reads: From now on, the entire county will begin planting three crops: potatoes, corn, and sweet potatoes.

It is not mandatory for every household to plant it, nor is there any requirement for the planting area. Those who wish to plant it should register with the village chief within three days; those who live in the county should register with the county government office.

You can choose to plant on existing fields or reclaim new land for planting. If you choose to reclaim new land, the reclaimed area will be exempt from taxes for two years.

Finally, the planting methods and yields of potatoes, corn and sweet potatoes are introduced, and corresponding drawings are attached.

The yamen's notice was crowded with people.

"What the hell is this? There are paintings too!"

"Who can write something on it for Nian Nian?"

The majority of people are illiterate, and only a very small number of people can read and write.

The literate person shouted: "I'll do it!"

Then he informed everyone of the contents of the notice.

"Ah? New crops? What is that?"

"Don't worry about it! Didn't you hear that the yield per mu is over a thousand kilograms? What's the difference between this and picking up food in the fields!"

"Don't dream! If the yield per mu is 1,000 kilograms, wouldn't they keep the land and become the landowner? Why are you so heartless to give it to us to plant?"

As soon as these words were spoken, they instantly resonated with everyone.

"That's right! How many times have the notices posted by the government been true? Who knows, this time it might be a lie again!"

"You're being too one-sided. Haven't you heard that there's no tax on reclaimed land for two years? That alone is pretty good."

"Yes, those who need it at home can go and open up more wasteland. Open up more land and grow more food. The remaining taxes from the past two years alone will be enough for a family to eat for most of the year!"

"That's right. I used to think that the tax increases year after year made it hard to survive, but now looking at it this way, it's actually a good thing!"

"What's good about that? It's only two years. It's not like we won't collect taxes anymore. With such high taxes, no matter how much food we grow, it won't be cheap for the government, right?"

"No matter what, these officials will never think about us. They are lucky to guard their own piece of land and not starve to death. If they can't even get enough to eat, who would have the time to open up wasteland and plant these crops that they have never heard of?"

"Let's go quickly, don't waste time!"

Xu Shaobo's original intention was to let everyone discuss it first and listen to the opinions of the people, but the more he listened, the more he felt something was wrong.

Why is everyone starting to resist?

Seeing that things were not developing in the right direction, Xu Shaobo could no longer sit idly by.

"Everyone! Don't go! Don't go!" Xu Shaobo walked hurriedly in front of the crowd.

During this time, Xu Shaobo handled a lot of trivial matters for the people, and some of them also knew him.

"It's the county magistrate!"

"The county magistrate is here, everyone, don't leave yet."

Xu Shaobo has a scholarly and noble air, completely different from the previous Su Lifang.

Seeing the crowd gathering again, Xu Shaobo cleared his throat and said, "I'm sure everyone has seen this notice. Does anyone want to grow these new crops?"

Some people were not interested in the new crops, but were skeptical about the tax-free reclaimed land.

"Sir, is it true that the land reclaimed from wasteland will be exempted from taxes for two years?"

Xu Shaobo followed the voice and found the person, then nodded: "It's true."

“It doesn’t matter what you plant?”

"You can grow anything, even ordinary crops."

As soon as Xu Shaobo said this, it instantly aroused the enthusiasm of the crowd.

"It's true! If we exempt 30% of the taxes from previous years for two years, we can at least have one more year of food!"

"The county magistrate really cares about the people!"

The more Xu Shaobo listened, the more he felt something was wrong: "Wait, how much? Thirty percent of the tax?"

"You guys always pay according to this?"

Xu Shaobo's heart stagnated and a bad premonition arose.

The people below were confused. Someone said, "Yes, magistrate, after the drought that year, we paid 30% of the taxes. Before that, it was 20%!"

When someone mentioned taxes, he would boldly express his dissatisfaction.

"Yes, in previous years it was 20%. After harvesting the crops from the fields and paying the taxes, the rest could barely last until the next year's harvest. But 30% tax is too difficult. Although we won't starve to death, we will live like a human being."

"Sir! The taxes are too high, and the people are really suffering!"

Xu Shaobo frowned and his heart sank.

Thirty percent tax?

It’s all clearly stated in previous files and records!

In the fifth year of Daliang, Nanyang Prefecture suffered a drought, and the court ordered the exemption of taxes for that year and the following year!

In the next two years, the rate will be reduced from 20% to 10% to allow the people to recuperate!