This was both because even if they pawned everything, they still couldn't afford it and also in order to evade taxes, since the amount of tax was based on the number of family members, they decided to reduce their household numbers.
One must admit, the County Magistrate who imposed these extra taxes was truly no better than a beast!
"Yes, the tax is indeed too high, we farmers would be unable to afford it even if we had to sell our children!"
Hearing Feng Qing'an evaluate it this way, the old man couldn't help but shed tears.
"Old man, do not worry, I will go to the county government office and talk to your County Magistrate. As of today, these taxes can probably be canceled!"
Feng Qing'an smilingly comforted him.
"My lord, can you really persuade the County Magistrate to stop taxing us?"
One of the households was still skeptical, the joy came so suddenly that they dared not believe it.
