After hearing this, Song Xiang shook her head helplessly and said, "Even if the court is willing to let us go, you understand that we know too much and I'm afraid we can't leave."

"What are you thinking about?" The woman laughed and said, "The court will arrange everything. There are dedicated people, so you don't have to worry about it. Just think carefully about how to get this done."

"By the way, if you and Zhang Yu make your fake play real, then the court won't have to arrange anything for you. You'll still be the daughter of the Xining Marquis's mansion, but being a concubine seems a bit unfair to you. If Zhang Yu doesn't get married, you can be arranged to be his wife."

Turning around and looking at the woman behind her, Song Xiang rolled her eyes at her.

Still a wife?

Can unmarried people be given such a task?

Someone like Zhang Yu is already the best candidate. He is young, handsome, talented and has status.

If an old man comes, that would be a terrible thing.

"Okay, I know what you're thinking." The woman said with a smile, "If an old man really comes, I'll probably be the one to carry out the mission."

After hearing this, Song Xiang burst out laughing.

Xuchang, Henan.

Xuchang, also known as Lotus City, is located in central Henan Province. It is now called Xuzhou and is under the jurisdiction of Kaifeng Prefecture.

Zhu Youxiao was walking on the street, waving a folding fan in his hand, looking quite contented, with a hint of happiness on his face.

After turning a corner from Hebei, Zhu Youxiao arrived in Henan. He stopped and walked along the way, enjoying himself everywhere, and was in a good mood.

Because of the Xianghe incident, the imperial court has recently paid attention to this aspect, and local officials in various places dare not make any moves in this regard.

The Xianghe incident has been passed down as a typical case by the higher authorities. Who would dare to do the same?

Now everyone was investigating, with the Tongzhengsi and Jinyiwei scurrying around like rats, and even the Censorate was wandering around aimlessly. No one dared to be careless about this kind of thing anymore; the slightest mistake could mean their life or property.

As he walked along, Zhu Youxiao saw that the situation was pretty good, which made him in a good mood.

While strolling, Zhu Youxiao bought things, buying whatever he saw.

"Young Master, there is news from the capital." Wei Chao approached Zhu Youxiao and said cautiously.

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Zhu Youxiao's expression became serious.

It must be a big deal, otherwise Wei Chao wouldn't have said it at this time, and the capital wouldn't have contacted him.

Zhu Youxiao said, "Let's talk about it when we get back."

After saying that, he closed his folding fan with a swish and walked back.

Soon, the group arrived at a very large inn, which had been booked by Zhu Youxiao and his group.

Zhu Youxiao quickly returned to his room and looked at Wei Chao and asked, "Where are the things?"

"The thing is here." Wei Chao said hurriedly, and at the same time handed the wooden box in his hand to Zhu Youxiao.

Zhu Youxiao took the wooden box handed to him by Wei Chao, unlocked it, took out a roll of paper from the box, peeled off the gold sealing wax on it, and took a quick look at it.

Zhu Youxiao then put the secret memorial aside and said, "Send someone back to tell Zhang Weixian to do as he says."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wei Chao agreed quickly.

During this period of time, Zhu Youxiao saw that the land inventory was going smoothly and he could rest assured in this regard.

Next, I went to Jiangnan and found that there were basically no major problems. After the land inventory was completed, the internal problems of the Ming Dynasty were basically resolved, and the re-drafting of commercial taxes could be put on the agenda.

Now that the business of the Ming Dynasty is so prosperous, commercial taxes need to be adjusted at any time. This time, we will have a major overhaul and a new commercial tax law will be enacted.

Execution is easier. The current Ming Dynasty's business is basically centered around the Imperial Household Department, and all merchants rely on the Imperial Household Department for their livelihood. If someone dares to disagree at this time, it is not a problem.

The reason for the cautious land inventory was that everyone could benefit from it. If ordinary people handed over their land, they could pay less tax and only a small amount of rent. This is the origin of the term "contribution." In such a situation, the slightest carelessness could lead to trouble.

But things like commercial taxes don’t matter. If anyone makes trouble, the court can deal with them.

Therefore, the Ming Dynasty's policy from then on was basically to move from the inside out. Korea and Japan were the Ming Dynasty's first external actions.

It seems that I have to take a stroll and then go back to the capital as soon as possible.

I have to stay in the capital, otherwise the news will be transmitted slowly and something bad may happen.