The interest rate of loans allowed by the Ming Dynasty was 30%, but Song Ren borrowed 60%.

Moreover, the overdue period has not been postponed, and there is no profit or profit.

"...The land was collected by the government and sold, and the small debt could not be paid, and the whole family became tenants..."

"Xinghe Bo, once he was determined to have escaped, the original land would be sold."

Chang Yu sighed a little, but Fang Xing was very calm and asked, "Who are they usually sold to?"

“Local…”

This question is hardly answered, you can tell by looking at Ma Rong's expression.

Wang Ying felt that this was his opportunity, so he said, "Brother, sir, this is called selling wasteland and giving away wasteland. They were bought by local gentry, but in fact there was no money."

Half sell half give away...

Wang Ying knew that today would be a subversive day, so he boldly said: "Later, the court had a kind decree to exempt the taxes from the disaster-stricken areas, but... those tenants still had to pay rent."

The emperor was pitying the people, so he issued an order to exempt taxes. The rich were exempted, and the tenant farmers were still paying rent and handing over to the landlords.

Chang Yu said bitterly: "You continue talking."

He felt that he was a little arrogant and had almost no idea of ​​the sufferings among the people.

Wang Ying took a step back and said, "The local grain chief has great means. Those farmers cannot afford to pay the levy and can only borrow money. They become increasingly poor. In recent years, they have seen fewer than hundreds of households who have become poor because of this..."

"Offer?"

Fang Xing asked depressedly.

Wang Ying said awkwardly: "Brother, I just made a clever name... I found a name and collected money... But what I fear most is to buy it."

This man was willing to go out, Fang Xing nodded, and Chang Yu immediately said, "Come on all the things, I will protect you."

Chang Yu can be regarded as a chief official in the border area. Wang Ying was so excited that he immediately criticized those methods.

Various items of consumption, all kinds of hard work and tea money, and various tricks when collecting grain...

"The most fearful thing about science and buying is that people are the ones who want certain things, so they give money to buy them. But those people transferred them to Qingpi, and Qingpi will go to the people's house to squeeze them out. In the end, they will not spend a penny, and even get a lot more. They are all given to them..."

Chang Yu blinked his eyes, and gradually tears filled his eyes.

Fang Xing just looked up at the sky.

"...The people are not only afraid of exploitation other than taxes, but also fear the entourage, that is, mates, and all kinds of names. The most feared is to take over the food of officials and employees, which can destroy their families almost a year. There are also various types of entourages. With an order from above, the people will have to pay for others..."

"It's so bitter!"

Fang Xing thought it would be Song Ren's complaint, but he didn't expect it was Chang Yu.

Chang Yu covered his face with his hands and choked and said, "I have long been unaware of the suffering of the people. I have dereliction of duty! This is dereliction of duty!"

Song Ren looked at his feet blankly, saying: A pair of straw sandals were black, with cracked toes, and the nails on his big thumb were even turned up, and traces of pus could be seen on the side.

Fang Xing wanted to roar and get angry, but in the end he turned into a sigh.

"This is rotten from the root. You must have the courage and determination to cut off the rotten meat, otherwise the Ming Dynasty will definitely be difficult to recover!"

Fang Xing looked at the people around him and looked at Ma Rongdui walking over with a smile.

"Brother, when Song Ren's family couldn't get out of the way, the student borrowed money to him. Later, he fled far away. The student never thought of reporting to the officials to pursue him. He just felt sorry for him. After he came back, he would let his family farm and support him..."

This is a pair of shameless eyes, this is a shameless mouth...

Fang Xing waved!

Bang!

Just as Ma Rong fell to the ground, Chang Yu's slap passed by where he had just stood.

Chang Yu rushed over with a breath and kicked his feet.

Who has ever seen a magistrate kick someone?

Ma Rong was kicked and rolled on the ground, howling, his blue shirt was covered in dust, and his face was also scratched...

"Beast! Beast!

Chang Yu kicked and beat him out of breath, but was finally hugged by two officials.

Ma Rong could no longer get up, he lay on the ground and screamed, but Fang Xing concluded with his rich experience that his bones were not broken.

"This matter is not just one Ma Rong, but tens of millions of Ma Rong, Lord Chang, have you made up your mind?"

Chang Yu nodded, turned around and waved his hand, and then the yamen runners who followed him came over like a wolf and tiger and raised Ma Rong, and then headed all the way to the village.

Xiaodao finally called the three children over with the help of the woman and then divided the candy.

The sweet candy made the three dirty faces laugh.

"Dad, sweet, sweet..."

The little girl ran to Song Ren, jumped and handed him the candy spit out of her mouth.

"Dad, you eat, you eat..."

Song Rengang woke up from the shock of Ma Rong, who had been pressing on his head, was being cleaned up. He lowered his head when he heard this, and saw his daughter's cheerful face, tears couldn't help but fall down.

"Why!"

There are many kinds of crying farmers, but the silent sobs of squatting on the ground and holding their heads are the most sad.

The little girl squatted down slowly, then looked at her father, wiped her tears and said, "Dad, eat candy..."

The silent sob turned into a big cry. Song Ren knelt on the ground like a child, supporting his hands in front of him, using all his energy and crying loudly...

The woman was crying, holding her two children.

The spit of the sugar melted, and it flowed down from the child's lower lip.

This is heart-wrenching sadness.

From the sadness that the little people have accumulated for half their lives.

Those scholars who were stopped outside saw Ma Rong being kicked and beaten, saw him being escorted into the village, saw Song Ren's family's grief, and also saw Chang Yu's tears...

What's wrong with this?

"Xinghe Bo, I will submit a memorial."

Chang Yu sighed and said, "I am guilty of being guilty, the rule is disordered, the people are suffering, I am guilty..."

Fang Xing said with a serious expression: "This is not the same place, but the entire Ming Dynasty is almost the same. Lord Chang, now you should know why you should try to cancel the privileges of the gentry, right?"

Chang Yu nodded and said, "For only a few decades, the countryside has occupied these people, and the people are allowed to slaughter them and continue. Who is this Ming Dynasty?"

At this time, there was a noise in the village, and then the officials pulled out a lot of people. Behind them were several ox carts with a lot of things piled up on them.

"Sir, Ma Rong's family has a lot of money, gold and silver, a pile of land deeds, and many gift lists for communicating with officials... and many letters..."

Chang Yu shook his head and bowed, "Xinghe Bo, I will go back and convene the people immediately, so I will say goodbye first."

Fang Xing nodded, and Xiaodao said behind him, "Master, those scholars have run away."

Fang Xing had already seen that the scholars ran away when they beat horses, and their posture was in a hurry.

"Brother, they must have wanted to go home to eliminate the evidence of crime. The young man is willing to lead the way to pursue them."

Wang Ying was completely in the water today. The minor official was cruel and no longer considered a retreat once he was in the water.

Fang Xing shook his head, "No need, there is no extra evidence of the crime. Under the tide, there is no way out for these little fish and shrimps to retreat. Either obey the cleaning of the fields or join forces..."

"Brother, they don't dare?"

"They dare."

"The Ming Dynasty is just their toys, and there is nothing they dare not do."

Fang Xing remembered Jin Zhong and the officials...

"The Ming Dynasty never lacked upright officials. However, in the current context, they either followed the trend or could only show off their trees, and were rejected by the mainstream..."

Fang Xing looked coldly at Ma Rong who was detained next to the ox cart, and looked at the farmers who slowly walked out of the village, saying, "All this will make sense."

Wang Ying knew that he had climbed up to Chang Yu and Fang Xing, and was so excited that he almost wanted to jump on the spot for a few times.

Fang Xing was still feeling relieved for winning Chang Yu's support. He walked to Song Ren and comforted him: "The land of your family will be redistributed. Live a happy life. It will definitely get better and better in the future."

Song Ren said timidly: "Brother, in the future..."

"In the future, taxes will become easier and easier. If you exceed this category, whoever collects them will be unlucky."

"Master, is it true?"

Song Ren showed longing expression on his face and said, "As long as you lose extra money and food, the smaller ones will definitely make your life prosperous."

“Yes.”
Chapter completed!