"In the thirteen provinces under Heaven, any family that wishes to be considered first-rate must have a recommendation co-signed by the County Magistrate and Deputy Magistrate of the higher-level jurisdiction, and then the Prefectural Governor must make the final determination, enter their name in the official register, and issue a formal ascension edict. Only then can they truly be counted among the elite."
By that time, you would enjoy the privileges afforded to third-rate forces, such as tax reductions, recommendation spots, and travel permits..."
Tax reduction, recommendation spots, and travel permits—Sikong Yue spoke these three terms easily, and Hou Yuxiao's eyes immediately revealed a hint of longing.
As for tax reduction, a non-ranked force like the Hou Family is required to pay forty percent of the taxes to the local county government. Once considered third-rate, the taxes can be reduced by ten percent, and first-rate forces need only pay ten percent.
