Even with his knowledge of the situation, he couldn't directly report it, as he lacked concrete evidence.
He only knew the actual production from the villagers. Only the grain that was handed in was recorded. If those who exaggerated the production did not admit it, then he would have no way to punish the person who lied about the grain production.
Jiang Xia sighed, "This year, our only hope lies with the country. Whether it's land distribution or opening up new fields, all of it takes time. Autumn harvest is almost here, so any strategy now would be futile. We can only hope for a larger portion of grain to be left after handing it over, or depend on the village head to apply for relief grain. Otherwise, this winter will be tough."
Shen Mo pondered for a moment before continuing to ask, "What do you mean by 'opening up new fields'?"
