The annual high tax is also collected by the tax collector on behalf of the empire, which can be described as a high-oil career.

But this year's tax time should not have come yet. Looking at the rows of goods pulled by horses behind the carriage, Lin Kui couldn't help but have a bad premonition.

"What's the matter, it's somewhere."

A middle-aged man dressed as an imperial officer opened the door of the carriage and said to the soldiers driving the carriage.

"No, my lord, there is a dead dangerous species blocking the road, and the carriage cannot pass."

"It looks like it should be a first-level and second-level dangerous species, Earth Splitter."

When the imperial soldier heard the tax collector's words, he turned his head and said respectfully.

"It's not bad luck, you guys will deal with this big guy right away and put it into the spare truck at the back."

Hearing the soldier's words, the tax officer's face also showed a smile, he touched the two mustaches on his face, and immediately ordered to the side.

It seems that he has taken this dangerous species blocking his way as his trophy.

The soldiers who were originally on horses also dismounted, and they started to cut directly after drawing out their swords.

"Hey!"

"Stop! We killed that dangerous species!"

Before Lin Kui could speak, Ayeas roared at the soldiers who started cutting dangerous species not far away.

"Little devil, since it appears on the road that my lord will pass, then this dangerous species is ours."

"And you are such a kid, you don't even have a firm grip on your sword, don't make fun of me."

As the tax collector's voice fell, the surrounding soldiers also laughed out loud.

Ayeas' face also turned red with anger, and he planned to rush forward with the iron sword at his waist in his hand.

However, Lin Kui held it for Ayeas and shook his head at Ayeas.

These people in front of him are no threat to the current Lin Kui, but if they are killed here.

I am afraid that the trouble is the village, after all, the revenge of the empire is beyond their small village.

At least for now, Lin Kui still doesn't want to provoke the Empire.

"Excuse me, the tax collector is coming to our small village to collect this year's tax."

Lin Kui pulled Aieas behind him, and walked to the carriage with a blank expression and said.

"Yes, kid, you are quite sensible."

The tax collector touched his chin, looked down at Lin Kui and said with a smile.

"However, this year's tax should not be due yet."

Lin Kui didn't pay attention to the mockery of the tax collector in front of him, but instead asked back.

"This year the empire is going to go to war with a foreign nation in the north, and the military needs are serious."

"So this time the tax is extra. Of course, the tax you originally had to pay will still be paid three months later."

Chapter 4: First encounter with corrupt officials in the empire (6/[-])

Seeing the gentle smile of the tax collector in front of him, Lin Kui's expression gradually became colder.

Looking at the rows of trucks behind the carriage, Lin Kui's fists gradually clenched.

"Lord Tax Collector, the adults in our village all went out to hunt dangerous species after the snow stopped."

"At least we won't be back until tomorrow."

Lin Kui loosened his clenched fists and lied in a very flat tone.

After listening to Lin Kui's words, the tax collector gradually frowned.

"And I'm afraid there will be no extra space in the adult's truck after this Earth Shattering Dragon is loaded."

"Small villages like ours simply don't have much money, goods and food that can be mortgaged."

"I'm afraid the adults can't fit it. If there is too much overload, it may be very troublesome to encounter wind and snow on the way back."

Lin Kui, who has lived in two generations, has a very different mentality from that of a ten-year-old child. He just glanced at the heavy cargo behind the carriage.

This completes this set of rhetoric without flaws.

"Little devil, so what do you mean?"

"I want to defy the empire and refuse to pay taxes, so I will be considered a rebel."

After the tax collector finished speaking, he pulled out the western sword with gems on his waist, and the soldiers around him also looked at Lin Kui with a bad expression.

"No, my lord misunderstood."

"I mean, wait for the adults in the village to return from hunting tomorrow."

"I will personally bring the taxes that the empire needs this year and send it to the town of Kos to the adults."

The three of Shayou, who had secretly sweated for Lin Kui, were relieved when they heard Lin Kui's words.

But Shayou couldn't help but worry, there was no money to pay taxes in the village.

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