'Tao-Te-Ching' is a book written by Lao Tzu. In the book, the sage explores the aspects of Taoism in this book.
He states that 'The Tao' is the central force of the universe which connects all beings, from the creation of galaxies to the interaction with humans. For many, The Tao is unexplainable.
The Tao is a Chinese word which simple means 'the way' or 'the path.' Lao Tzu goes on stating that 'The Tao' is not a thing but a universal concept which needs to be learn in order to discern the human wisdom.
Answer: I would advise Augustus to not reduce the program.
Explanation: This would cause and uprising within his city and also compromise his trading with Eqypt and Spain. There could be a compromise whereby the grain could be less reduced, however, to shut it down would be a massive uprising.
