Zhang Jiao saw that his two younger brothers and fellow villagers were feeling very downcast, so he spoke to comfort them:
"Everyone, do not lose heart. There is no obstacle in this world that cannot be overcome.
Leave the matter of money to me, Zhang Jiao. I will find a way to solve everyone's tax payments!"
His words were firm and resolute, and the villagers around him regained some hope in their eyes.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Liang, who was standing beside him, anxiously said:
"Elder brother, you must not! You cannot go into the mountains to gather herbs again!"
Zhang Liang was the youngest of the Zhang brothers. He had a delicate appearance, and with his scholar's robe, he looked just like a Confucian student from an academy.
However, due to the family's poverty, Zhang Liang had never had the chance to study at the Imperial Academy. He could only buy a few books and read them on his own.
Under Zhang Jiao's guidance, he had still managed to achieve a decent level of learning.
Since their parents had passed away early, in Zhang Liang's heart, his eldest brother Zhang Jiao was like a father to him.
Zhang Jiao had been exceptionally intelligent since childhood. At a young age, he had already read extensively and was known as a talented youth in Julu Commandery.
He had originally intended to earn the title of "Filial and Incorrupt," become an official, and use his position to benefit the people, fulfilling his aspirations.
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