County Magistrate Zhang silently exchanged glances with them, calmed himself, looked up and smiled at the brave citizens, reassured them, and solemnly assured them that he would handle the matter justly before sending them off.
County Magistrate Zhang turned back to them, his gaze fell on Fu Yong, and said, "Because most farming tools and cooking utensils are made of iron, to prevent ironware from flowing outside or falling into the hands of the ill-intentioned, the court has regulations requiring a registration book to purchase farming tools. If buying on behalf of villagers, proof from the village is also needed."
Fu Yong asked, "What if the landowners need to purchase large quantities of farming tools?"
