Almighty Lord: I can modify hidden entries.

Chapter 62 The Layout Four Years Ago
As a steward, old Joseph could judge from some things that the war was about to break out.

How could these clans entrenched in the border not be clear?
Temporarily changing the tax collectors, doing some tricks, let the tax collectors who came by airborne think that there is a problem with the tax payment in Qingyuan Town over the years, and perfectly use the imperial law to engage him.

Based on the secret letter returned by Roy, such an operation naturally appeared in Gooden's mind.

And what Kroger said next confirmed that his guess was right.

"As for Lord Gudern, according to the archives, since you took office as Lord of Qingyuan Snow Ridge, you haven't paid the tax in full for three years."

"In Jinyuan City, I heard that Lord Gooden was spending money like hell. I thought it was industrial support, but I didn't expect it to be a waste of taxes."

For Kroger's 'sarcasm', Gooden did not open his mouth to explain.

Since the other party dares to bring up this kind of thing, it means that he has been fully prepared.

No matter how he explained it, the tax collector would not listen to his 'sophistry'.

Old Joseph, who was on the side, also understood that something was wrong, and he didn't refute, standing aside and watching Kroger's performance coldly.

"According to the laws of the empire, the tax and grain arrears for one year will increase by 826.69% in the following year, and the total amount of arrears three times in three years is [-] gold coins."

"In addition to this year's tax, I am afraid that you will have to sell a lot of property, Lord Gooden."

When Kroger said this, he suddenly remembered something and added.

"In addition, the empire's grain collection will not be converted into money and taxes this year. We need to prepare 150 tons of grain. The transportation team will come on No. 15 next month. I hope Lord Gudeen will stop playing tricks."

Converting 150 tons of wheat into money is about thirty or so gold coins, which is nothing to Gudeen now.

But the 'arrearage' of high taxes is also a lot of pressure for him.

If it was really a mistake made by his predecessor, Gooden would admit it, and it would be a big deal to sell more manganese steel to fill the hole.

But the predecessor, as a good lord, paid taxes on time over the years, and the rest would be returned to the town for construction. Why should he be bullied like this now?

And it is already known that someone is behind the scenes, and Gooden can't compromise with them like this.

Coupled with the successive incidents and conflicts, Gooden also felt anger in his heart.

I just want to develop the territory well and make his life in another world more comfortable, why are there always people doing things?
"I know about the tax. Does Lord Kroger have any news to convey?"

Facing the imperial officials, Gooden did not express his dissatisfaction on the spot, but just asked plainly.

Kroger also knew that what he had said must have caused the other party's dissatisfaction, and he took out a piece of paper from the storage box where the documents were stored at his waist.

"This is a tax document for you, Lord Gooden. It has the seal of the Northern Territory Governor's Office, so as not to say that my words are unfounded."

Gooden had never contacted this kind of proof document and didn't understand it, but Old Joseph, who was standing beside him, stepped forward to check it.

After confirming the authenticity, Old Joseph handed it over to Gooden, and nodded secretly to indicate that it was true.

And Kroger also kindly reminded at the same time, with a slightly sincere tone.

"I remind you, Lord Gooden, that this year's tax collection is not as easy to fool as before. If you can't collect the tax on the deadline, I am afraid that your position as a lord will come to an end."

Facing Kroger's reminder, Gooden didn't respond any more, got up and looked at Old Joseph and instructed lightly.

"Old Joseph, arrange for Lord Kroger's residence in Qingyuan Town during this time."

After speaking, he left the living room directly.

Kroger doesn't care about Gooden's actions. He is not a flattering person, and it is normal to encounter such a situation.

After all, no matter how bad the situation was, he had not encountered it before.

Getting up and looking at Old Joseph, Kroger didn't have a trace of embarrassment on his face, instead he smiled politely.

"Then trouble the housekeeper Joseph."

The rudeness of the young master is due to the position of a lord. As a housekeeper, the most basic etiquette of old Joseph will naturally not be neglected.

After arranging Kroger's residence, Old Joseph hurriedly went to the study to discuss the next arrangement with Gooden.

"The Charlieson family has repeatedly stumbled in secret, young master, what are you going to do this time?"

Old Joseph's slightly resentful tone showed that what the Charlison family did was really disgusting.

Having seen Gooden's change, Old Joseph also guessed in his heart what method the young master would use to solve this problem this time.

"I won't pay a cent of the so-called tax arrears."

Gooden's tough attitude surprised Joseph, but according to the current young master's temperament, it is not surprising to feel this way.

"But the documents at the Governor's Office in the North are true. If the money is not paid, I'm afraid..."

Old Joseph did not persuade Gooden, but mentioned the consequences of refusing to pay.

"Leave aside the consequences of not paying for the time being, I'm wondering why there is this document at the Governor's Palace."

"Bang, bang..." Gooden tapped the tax document on the table twice and continued.

"It stands to reason that in the past, the tax should be recorded and reported to the Governor's Office, but now it has become three years of tax arrears?"

"If the Charlison family can reach out to a place like the Governor's Mansion, then they won't use all kinds of indiscriminate means to deal with me."

Listening to the young master's words, Old Joseph couldn't help but lower his head slightly to think, and then Gooden's words made his eyes widen.

"According to this kind of speculation, the only explanation is that the tax collectors over the years have been bought in advance. The Charlieson family has already begun to deploy four years ago, that is, when I took up the post of Lord Qingyuan."

"This...how is this possible..." Old Joseph couldn't believe the conclusion given by the young master.

But after thinking about it carefully, the authenticity of this speculation may reach seven or eight layers, or even higher.

"If it is said that I touched the interests of the Charlison family and caused the other party to take turns to retaliate, then I will admit it."

"But I've been eating, drinking and having fun all these years, so I wondered, what the hell did I do to make them go so hard to drive me away, or even assassinate me."

The more Gudern spoke, the more angry he became. This innocent person was jealous and secretly stumbled, and anyone who changed it would be angry.

Old Joseph has always been a little confused about the motives of the Charlison family. His young master is an airborne lord, so he shouldn't be targeted like this, right?
"Old Joseph, do you think it's a family problem? Otherwise, I can't imagine why the other party hates me so much."

"Well... it shouldn't be your family's problem. The family's business is rather special, and the Charlson family is not qualified to connect."

For this question, Old Joseph gave a vague answer. Anyway, it could not be the hatred in the family that was transferred to him.

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