Hey there! It was the 3rd estate that was taxed the most. :)
Well the Tang made China's government stronger. They went back to using the civil service examinations for choosing government officials. Government officials could no longer use family connections to get them jobs. They also gave land to farmers and brought back order to the countryside. The effects helped China rebuild itself, offering better standers of living to its people.
There was an estimated 6 million cars on the road in 1930.