Zhu Xiong Ying also studied the tax system of the Ming Dynasty, which was basically based on the Two-Tax System of the Tang and Song Dynasties.

As mentioned in junior high school history textbooks, Zhang Juzheng's Single Whip Tax Reform significantly increased tax revenue in the Ming Dynasty. In short, it established a system of taxation and corvée labor, building upon the Two-Tax System of the Tang Dynasty and paving the way for the Land Tax and Corvée Labor Reform of the Qing Dynasty.

At the time, this policy appeared to be a passive response to escalating social contradictions in the Ming Dynasty, but it was also a proactive choice made as the commodity economy of ancient China developed to a certain stage. However, this policy did indeed greatly simplify the tax system, making tax collection easier. It also made it more difficult for local officials to cheat, thereby increasing fiscal revenue.

Such a policy is naturally not perfect and still has considerable negative aspects.

Fortunately, Zhu Xiong Ying is not a 'perfectionist,' and he knows that there is no such thing as a perfect policy. There isn't one now, and there never will be. Every tax system, regardless of its type, has both positive and negative aspects.

Having ideas is perfectly normal; whether or not one can execute those plans well is another matter entirely.

In fact, Zhu Xiong Ying doesn't need to worry too much about taxation right now. After all, the Ming Dynasty has only been established for a short time, and he doesn't need to worry about issues like land annexation, which are usually problems that only emerge in the middle and later stages of a dynasty.

For now, let regions like Suzhou continue to suffer some losses, because Zhu Xiong Ying needs to consider the whole country. Other places are still being developed and people's livelihoods are being restored, including places like Jingchu. They can't yet be considered true grain-producing areas. This is not like the Lianghu region of the Qing Dynasty, which became a major grain-producing area.

Taxation is something to consider, but it's not the most pressing issue for Zhu Xiong Ying. He can wait a bit and deal with other things first.

Xu Miaoqing was in a good mood, mainly because she had been increasingly tasting the benefits of being the most distinguished woman in the world during this period.

"My lord, these past few days, many noblewomen have been giving me their instructions." After taking off Zhu Xiong Ying's cloak, Xu Miao Qing immediately said, "Regarding the relocation of the capital, most noble families will still obey orders."

Pinch Xu Miaoqing's cheek and ask with a smile, "Oh? Then tell me, what are these people's opinions?"

Xu Miaoqing blushed, but still enjoyed Zhu Xiong Ying's intimacy. "Your Highness is, after all, the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, and there are many things that those noble families cannot say too much about. These days, many noblewomen have asked me to inquire about land prices in Beiping, or about the location of the imperial estates from the Imperial Aunt and the Princess."

This can be considered a smart approach, and it's the simplest way to express one's attitude. In fact, everyone can see the underlying logic in this.

The location of imperial estates, or the land prices in Beiping, are things that can be easily found out. Let alone noble families, even ordinary people with a modicum of intelligence can find out these things by asking around.

However, the reason these noble families came to ask was clearly because they wanted to use some channels to show their attitude to Zhu Xiong Ying, the Crown Prince, and prove that they were following in the footsteps of the Crown Prince.

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded slightly. There are some things that men really can't say. They still need to save face and maintain a certain level of dignity.

However, if it is a female relative, she can naturally use reasons such as family matters or business to subtly express her family's attitude during casual conversation, which is also a good approach.

It looks good now. Zhu Xiong Ying is quite satisfied with the statements of these noble families. What he needs is for these people to be more enlightened. What he needs is for the noble group to support the relocation of the capital more. Those people should also set an example.

After all, the nobility group basically "shares the fate of the nation," and these people and the Zhu family can be considered comrades-in-arms on the same warship, so of course they need to advance and retreat together.

Zhu Xiong Ying asked carefully, and Xu Miao Qing did indeed write down a considerable number of names of members of the Xun Gui Group.

She's a capable and supportive wife, although Zhu Xiong Ying felt that some of the people on the list didn't quite fit into his inner circle. Those people are now actively trying to curry favor with Xu Miao Qing, naturally thinking of strategies to get closer to Zhu Xiong Ying through her – a rather clever tactic.

Especially when faced with a major issue like relocating the capital, these people were eager to express their opinions. This seemed like a crucial moment for them to get closer to Zhu Xiong Ying, a pretty good opportunity in their eyes.

These people's overtures don't necessarily mean Zhu Xiong Ying will accept them; he is now certainly qualified to select his own team.

In good spirits, Zhu Xiong Ying and Xu Miao Qing chatted about these matters, discussing the affairs of these noble groups. These noble groups generally had some background information; everyone knew that besides their military achievements, these people also had close relationships. These were indeed people Zhu Xiong Ying knew.

However, it is true that among these noble groups, there are indeed some who are of mixed quality, which is something everyone is aware of.

The first generation of noble families basically rose to power alongside Zhu Yuanzhang. Some of them were indeed from the Huai-Xi noble family, many of them from humble backgrounds, and many certainly possessed the air of nouveau riche. After Zhu Yuanzhang consolidated his power, some of these individuals did indeed become lawless.

Let's wait and see. Zhu Xiong Ying doesn't want his trusted group to be without some scum, otherwise it will definitely be a headache.

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