The first person to kowtow and speak was an old man with white hair. "Your Majesty, I am the village chief of Yangtian Village in the southern suburbs. Twelve years ago, a mudslide almost completely destroyed our village, killing and injuring most of the villagers, and destroying a lot of fertile farmland. It was the kind-hearted mistress of the Yang family who took us villagers in and settled at the Yang Family Farm. She also offered us a low rent of 20% so that we could once again cultivate fertile land and make a living. A few years ago, the Yang Family Farm changed managers, and although they increased our rent, it was only to 35%. In the disaster year, we were even exempted from rent for the next year."
In fact, at the beginning, the rent was exempted for three years in years of disaster. Later, Qi Yue died, and Yang Minglin had the support of Old Madam Yang in the old house, so his appetite gradually grew. However, he was also afraid that being too greedy would cause unnecessary trouble, so he did not swallow it all in one go.
Although 35% is not a small amount, it cannot be considered as oppression or high rent.
Many of the farms owned by high-ranking officials in the capital are leased out for as much as 40% to 50%.
"Your Majesty, according to government regulations, the maximum rent for good farmland is 40% of the harvest. I have had it verified, and the land the Yang family leased to Yangtian Village is all excellent land. A 35% rent is not considered a high rent."
After Master Chen finished speaking with a bow, he let the next person speak.
This time, a woman holding a baby came out. She kept her head down and kowtowed timidly. "Your Majesty, I am the one who was abducted. Three years ago, while walking down the street with my parents, I was inadvertently spotted by the second young master of the Yang family in the southern suburbs. He wanted me to be his eighth concubine, but I refused."
The woman bit her lip and paused for a moment before she continued, "That night, some criminals broke into my home and tried to kidnap me. My parents were killed on the spot when they tried to stop them, and I was also kidnapped by them..."
It takes a lot of courage and determination for a woman to admit that she was kidnapped!
Wang Hong glanced at Yang Tiejiang, who was given a seat beside him, and stepped forward to raise the imperial court board. "Your Majesty, the head of the Yang family in the southern suburbs is none other than the younger brother of the Marquis of Zhenbei. Although he was adopted, he is indeed a member of the Yang family. Now, the Yang family has not only abducted a woman, but has also killed two innocent people. The evidence is irrefutable. Your Majesty..."
'Pah'
A shoe hit Wang Hong directly in the face.
Wang Hong cried out in pain.
Ministers: “…”
"Wang Hong, the girl hasn't even finished talking yet and you're already eager to put the blame on me. You're really not satisfied unless you kill me. Do you believe that if you dare to say another word, I'll stuff this shit-stained sole into your mouth." Yang Tiejiang's rough voice was extremely loud.
He even stood up from his chair and picked up the other shoe that had been taken off his foot.
Very 'arrogant'.
At least in the Golden Palace, Yang Tiejiang was definitely the first person who dared to do so.
When the people kneeling on the ground heard the voice, they couldn't help but secretly raise their heads to look at Yang Tiejiang. When they saw Yang Tiejiang with his untidy beard and scars all over his body, many of them subconsciously shrank back.
Only a few people have bright eyes.
Among them was the woman who had just told me about being abducted. Her hands were trembling as she held her child, and her eyes were filled with excitement...
"cough!"
Emperor Wenyuan coughed lightly and said solemnly, "Lord Yang, this is in the imperial court. How can you behave like this? Put down your shoes and sit down."
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