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The Wise Farmer and the Taxes

Once upon a time, there was a wise farmer named Wang. He worked hard and grew the best crops in his village.

Wang the farmer tending to his bountiful crops

One day, the village elder told all the farmers that they needed to pay taxes to support the village's projects.

Village elder announcing taxes with money symbol in the background

Wang was confused and worried. He had never paid taxes before and didn't know how much to pay.

Wang confused, surrounded by question marks

He decided to go to the wise old owl of the village for advice. The owl told him that he needed to calculate his income and pay a small percentage as taxes.

Wang talking to the wise owl under the moonlight

Wang thought hard and figured out his earnings. He then paid the taxes according to the owl's instructions.

Wang paying taxes, with a bag of money next to him

The village elder was pleased with Wang's honesty and hard work. He used the taxes to improve the village's schools, roads, and healthcare.

Happy villagers enjoying the benefits of the taxes

Wang realized that paying taxes was important for the betterment of the village. He continued to work hard and pay his taxes every year.

Wang smiling while working in his fields

The other farmers saw Wang's example and started paying their taxes too. The village became even more prosperous and everyone was happy.

Happy villagers farming and working together

From that day on, Wang and the other villagers understood that paying taxes was a way to help their community grow and thrive.

Wang and villagers standing united, with a heart symbolizing unity and growth

And so, they lived happily ever after, enjoying the benefits of their collective efforts.

Villagers smiling and enjoying a prosperous village

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