Chapter 888: Worthy of being the Living Yama, this is truly ruthless!

Boom!

Once these words were spoken, it was like a heavy hammer suddenly falling, shaking everyone's minds until they buzzed, and they couldn't recover for a long time.

"The false accuser shall receive the same punishment?"

Cui Xinghe first muttered to himself, then looked at Gao Yang with horror.

The gazes of Wang Zhong, Lu Wen, and others also gathered on Gao Yang.

Wu Zhao also narrowed her eyes.

Yan Zheng couldn't help but ask, "Lord Gao, what does 'the false accuser shall receive the same punishment' mean?"

"It's very simple. Just like in the case of Wu Guang being blackmailed, Old Man Chu wanted to blackmail fifty taels of silver. If he had won, it would have been a reasonable compensation. But if, because of a moment of greed in his heart, he wanted to falsely accuse, then he must pay the price. If Old Man Chu extorted fifty taels of silver, once discovered, he would have to compensate Wu Guang fifty taels!"

"If he extorted one hundred thousand taels, he would have to compensate one hundred thousand taels!"

"My opinion on this matter is that the law must absolutely not yield to lawlessness. The false accuser shall receive the same punishment, increasing the cost of their crime!"

"If they can't afford to pay, then slap their mouths and cut off their toes!"

"Hiss!"

As soon as Gao Yang said this, the officials all gasped in unison.

This is worthy of being the Living Yama; the false accuser not only has to suffer the same punishment, but if they can't afford to pay, they have to have their mouths slapped and toes cut off!

Too ruthless!

Wang Zhong also swallowed his saliva secretly, feeling that it was better to strategically retreat when facing the Living Yama.

This kid is too ruthless!

The phrase 'the false accuser shall receive the same punishment' shocked everyone.

Cui Xinghe's eyes flickered rapidly, and he calculated in his heart.

After Wu Guang's case broke out, he had heard a lot. Like Old Man Chu, the autopsy showed injuries, so he had really fallen, but he had just had a sudden idea later, so he wanted to blackmail a sum.

But there were some files that were very outrageous. An old man in the east of Changancheng, with no injuries on his body, pretended to fall and actually blackmailed a ten-year-old boy for fifteen taels of silver. The boy, in grief and indignation, jumped into the lake, but fortunately was saved by a kind person.

Seeing that the matter had become a big deal, the old man got up and ran away, running very fast, otherwise he would have been beaten to death by random fists.

If there had been this 'false accuser shall receive the same punishment', the old man, having no injuries, would have had to compensate the little boy fifteen taels of silver, and even have his mouth slapped and toes cut off!

Would he still dare to do it?

Gao Yang faced the officials' gazes and continued, "And this 'false accuser shall receive the same punishment' not only applies to this type of case, but can also be used for many types of cases!"

"If someone falsely accuses another of theft, according to our Da Qian laws, they should have their hands cut off. Then once it is found out that it is not true, they themselves should have their hands cut off. Under this law, who would dare to falsely accuse others at will?"

"There are even some who were willing to have a relationship, but turned around and bit back afterwards, sending their lover to prison. If it is a false accusation, then it should also be treated as the same crime and sentenced!"

"But this law must be enforced impartially by the county magistrate, and must be coordinated with the Ministry of Personnel's assessment of officials to prevent bribery. In my opinion, the overall benefits outweigh the disadvantages!"

As he spoke, Gao Yang also specifically looked at Lu Wen.

Lu Wen's forehead instantly sweated, and his eyes dodged. Why look at him when saying this, this bastard!

"Your Majesty, I think Lord Gao's method is wonderful!"

Song Li stepped forward and said first.

His speaking made Wang Zhong, Lu Wen, and others look puzzled.

Why do they now feel that this Song Li has become Gao Yang's little brother?

Even if Gao Yang farts, Song Li has to say it smells good. If Gao Yang takes a dump, Song Li has to say, 'Lord Gao is frying tofu, this flavor is unique.'

But immediately after, Lu Zhen and Qin Zhenguo stepped forward one after another.

"Once 'the false accuser shall receive the same punishment' is issued, it will definitely be able to curb this unhealthy trend of blackmail!"

"In the world today, the Seven Kingdoms are competing for hegemony, and there is also the Xiongnu Empire entrenched in the Mobei and Western Regions. In troubled times, heavy laws must be used!"

"I second the motion!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhao couldn't help but sigh at Gao Yang's power as the Living Yama.

This method is not to be called anything but ruthless!

But if it is not curbed like this, who will take Da Qian's laws seriously?

"I also think this method is good!"

"This unhealthy trend must be curbed. Where is Wang Yifan?"

The Minister of Justice, Wang Yifan, stood out and bowed, "I am here!"

"Immediately, according to Lord Gao's meaning, formulate a feasible regulation for 'the false accuser shall receive the same punishment' and submit it to me for review."

"Yes!"

Wang Yifan responded.

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Gao Yang's face.

Then, he spoke to Wu Zhao, "Your Majesty, I have always respected the old and loved the young. After all, our Da Qian's old people are of a great age, and locking them in the heavenly prison is useless, and they still have to be fed!"

"So Your Majesty can be a little kinder. After slapping their mouths and cutting off their toes, they can be released. But if a middle-aged man falsely accuses, that would be different."

Wang Zhong's mouth twitched, and he glanced at Gao Yang.

Gao Yang calls this being kind? It is clearly that he thinks old people of advanced age are worthless and doesn't want to feed them. Can they still survive after having their mouths slapped and toes cut off?

This Living Yama is truly respecting the old and loving the young!

But Wang Zhong was also curious, what is the cost for a middle-aged man?

What punishment does the Living Yama have?

Wu Zhao's mouth also twitched, and she was a bit curious, "Then according to Lord Gao, what should be done with middle-aged men?"

Gao Yang chuckled, "Your Majesty, these middle-aged men can first serve as corvee laborers, sent to do hard labor, and secondly, they can be conscripted into the army and serve as cannon fodder!"

"And they have hands and feet, yet they don't think about walking the right path and only think about getting something for nothing. This is even more excessive than the women in the Rouge Pavilion. Other people rely on physical strength to make money, why should these big men?"

"So for false accusers who cannot afford to pay, it is better to first do hard labor to train their buttocks, and then send them to the brothel to be male courtesans. The wind of Longyang is quite heavy in Changancheng, and they can earn a lot of silver to subsidize the national treasury!"

Once these words were spoken.

The officials all widened their eyes, and their bodies trembled.

They looked at Gao Yang with horror.

Middle-aged men either serve as corvee laborers or are conscripted as cannon fodder, and at worst, they are first trained in the buttocks and then sent to the brothel to be male courtesans. Is this something a human can do?

Wang Zhong also widened his eyes, and he was completely numb. ===== CHAPTER 890 =====