Magistrate Gu said, "Let's not discuss this further; we have much to do. Today, we'll draft the official documents to send to each county government. By August, these taxes and grain must be collected."
Magistrate Gu glanced at Vice Magistrate Su and Judge Tang, saying, "These are just the summer taxes. We also have to collect the autumn taxes in September and October."
Upon hearing this, Vice Magistrate Su and Judge Tang's faces turned pale; collecting taxes twice a year is bound to cause issues.
"Lord Magistrate, we should stockpile some grain," Judge Tang suggested.
Magistrate Gu agreed wholeheartedly, "Lord Tang is right; this matter will be arranged by this office."
Not only must the government office stock up on grain, but Magistrate Gu's estate should also store more grain.
Magistrate Gu quickly drafted the documents personally and sent them to each county government.
