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Chapter 291 - Chapter 11: The Bloody Head Tax

"Head tax?" Yue Jinghua was first taken aback, then looked towards Hong Yao with an inquiring gaze.

When it came to the Empire's taxation affairs, Hong Yao was much more informed than her, but even Hong Yao displayed a puzzled expression this time.

Hong Yao was proficient in various economic affairs; she was extremely familiar with the tax regulations issued by the Ministry of Revenue.

Although the Dragon War Empire and Shang Kingdom were different countries, both had developed tax systems, including land taxes on property transactions and excise taxes on goods transactions, as well as feast taxes and vehicle taxes on celebratory and mourning occasions. Apart from the national tax codes, certain places, especially major towns where the labor guilds were located, would also charge a certain fee to passersby. However, in any location, Hong Yao had never heard of a head tax.

"Let me explain," Teng Wu weighed his options and then abandoned the idea of remaining uninvolved.

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