Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home-Chapter 1724

Chapter 1724: Follow-up

Chapter 1724: Follow-up Editor: Henyee Translations

The document had been dispatched to town two days ago, and the timely delivery of the rice seeds was crucial to avoid any potential disruptions.

The decision was made to distribute the available half first and devise a plan for the remaining seeds.

Shao Yunduan breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving the news and sought updates from Sun Qian and Officer Liu regarding the rice seeds.

It was a relief.

Regardless, at least half of the rice seeds would reach Liangshan Town promptly, preventing widespread panic.

While angered and somewhat surprised, Shao Yunduan wasn’t entirely caught off guard.

This wasn’t a prefecture capital of other states; it was a nest of bandits.

What couldn’t bandits in such a nest do?

With a scarcity of resources, it wasn’t entirely unexpected that the bandits would target the rice seeds.

However, it was unacceptable.

Shao Yunduan decided to enhance security measures, increasing the number of escorts.

Some would be visible, while others would operate covertly.

He preferred a slightly delayed delivery to risking another incident.

He had already instructed Yuezheng Xiao to prepare around 60,000 catties of rice seeds to compensate for the loss.

Yet, a repeat occurrence would pose significant challenges.

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Convening everyone in the state office, Shao Yunduan held a meeting to rearrange the rice seed delivery, emphasizing the importance of a secure transfer.

The tension in the room was palpable, and everyone nodded in agreement, fully aware of the gravity of the situation.

The atmosphere resembled walking on thin ice, with a collective fear of mishandling the task.

While Shao Yunduan asserted Officer Liu’s innocence and refrained from punishing him, there lingered a sense of uncertainty regarding his true sentiments.

They couldn’t shake the feeling that there might be underlying resentment.

The uncertainty of when he might pose challenges in the future lingered in their thoughts.

In a private meeting, Jia Heming shared a concerning revelation with Shao Yunduan.

The three powerful mountain bandits—Min Family Tribe, Liuhe Fort, and Tiger Head Tribe—had absorbed numerous vagabonds, gaining immense influence that even the three major families hesitated to confront.

With spring and summer leaving the young and elderly in their care, the mountain’s limited resources led to insufficient food.

Traditionally, during this period, the bandits descended to collect protection fees.

This year, insufficient funds may have prompted Tiger Head Tribe to resort to robbing food.

Jia Heming subtly conveyed that the Min Family Tribe and Liuhe Fort might harbor similar intentions.

For a prolonged period, Jia Heming emphasized to Shao Yunduan that the three prominent families had fulfilled their protection fee obligations.

However, due to Lord Shao’s recent conflicts with these families, they might withhold protection fees this year.

It sounded absurd but was, unfortunately, the reality.

Consequently, the mountain bandits might target the rice seeds.

Expressing genuine concern for Lord Shao’s well-being, Jia Heming proposed acquiring extra security for the journey, even suggesting purchasing protection from potential threats.

However, he clarified that this was just a precautionary measure.

Jia Heming detested the mountain bandits and hoped for Lord Shao to assert dominance over them.

Nevertheless, Shao Yunduan needed to prioritize his safety.

The journey was fraught with risks, and the potential loss of the seeds, if anything went awry, would be too great.