Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 372 Public Participation Leads to the Discovery of a Mineral Vein

It attracted a large number of people to participate, creating a positive social atmosphere.

The sports meet held by the Marquis's residence, after overcoming numerous difficulties, successfully attracted the active participation of many people, creating a lively, united, and positive social atmosphere within the area.

Regardless of age or gender, everyone participated in the various competitions with great enthusiasm. On the field, people sweated profusely, displaying boundless energy and passion.

"I must bring glory to our village!" A young man clenched his fist before the race.

"Sisters, we can't lose!" A group of girls worked together in a tug-of-war.

Even the elderly, who usually stay at home, came to the sidelines to cheer on the athletes.

"Keep it up, kids!" Their faces beamed with smiles of satisfaction.

However, as the number of participants increased, new problems arose.

With the number of applicants far exceeding expectations, the organization and arrangement of the event became exceptionally complex.

"This is far more people than we expected, and things are getting a bit chaotic." The person in charge of organizing was sweating profusely.

Logistical support is also under tremendous pressure, with shortages of food and water.

"Why isn't there enough water?" the contestants complained.

Moreover, some people have begun to use unfair means in order to win the competition.

"They cheated, that's not fair!" someone angrily pointed out.

At the same time, the excitement surrounding the sports meet aroused jealousy and dissatisfaction among surrounding forces.

"The Marquis's mansion pulled this stunt just to show off their influence." They were spreading negative rumors behind the scenes.

Some officials in the imperial court also expressed concern about the sports meet held by the Marquis's residence, suspecting that the Marquis's residence was using it to win over the people and had ulterior motives.

"The Marquis's actions are utterly despicable."

Faced with these problems and pressures, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu responded calmly.

They quickly allocated more manpower to the event organization, optimized the competition process, and ensured the smooth running of the event.

"Everyone, please work hard to ensure the sports meet proceeds smoothly."

Increase investment in logistical support to ensure an adequate supply of food and water.

"We can't let everyone participate in the competition hungry and thirsty."

They severely punish cheating to uphold the fairness and impartiality of the competition.

"No one is allowed to break the rules of the Games!"

At the same time, Xiao Ling personally explained to the court that the original intention of holding the sports meet was simply to improve the physical fitness and cohesion of the people, and he had no other intentions.

"We urge the court to investigate thoroughly. The Marquis's residence is wholeheartedly dedicated to the prosperity and stability of the territory."

Thanks to the efforts of the Marquis's family, the sports meet proceeded smoothly, with various exciting competitions taking place one after another.

In the archery competition, a sharpshooter hit the bullseye from a hundred paces away, winning rounds of applause.

"Good archery!"

The martial arts performance segment was a spectacular sight, showcasing the contestants' impressive skills.

"so amazing!"

Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of the sports meet, a sudden epidemic quietly spread within the area.

"Many people are sick, what should we do?" The public was gripped by panic.

The discovery of a valuable mineral vein in the territory of the Marquis's residence has attracted widespread attention.

Just as the Marquis's mansion was fully engaged in dealing with the epidemic and striving to maintain stability in its territory, shocking news arrived: a precious mineral vein had been discovered within the Marquis's domain. This discovery instantly caused a huge uproar in the local area and even the entire region, drawing the attention of various forces.

"This is fantastic news! The Marquis's mansion is about to prosper!" The servants of the Marquis's mansion were overjoyed.

"But this also means trouble is coming." Xiao Ling frowned, feeling a vague unease in his heart.

The news spread like wildfire, quickly reaching the ears of various surrounding forces. Some greedy factions began to stir, eager to get a share of the spoils.

"We can't let the Marquis's family monopolize this mine; we have to find a way to get involved."

The imperial court also received the news and sent officials to investigate the situation of the mine.

"The Marquis's residence must report the details of the mine truthfully, without any concealment."

At the same time, some criminals also came up with bad ideas, attempting to sneak into the mining area and steal ore.

"Let's make a quick buck while no one's watching."

The Marquis's mansion was suddenly plunged into a complex situation. Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu knew that they had to handle the situation with utmost care, as the slightest misstep could bring utter destruction to the mansion.

On the one hand, they strengthened the security of the mining area to prevent criminals from intruding.

"Keep your eyes wide open, don't let a single fly in!"

On the other hand, they actively communicated and coordinated with the officials sent by the imperial court, demonstrating that the Marquis's mansion was willing to serve the imperial court within reasonable limits.

"The Marquis's mansion is loyal and will obey the court's arrangements in everything."

However, things are not that simple.

The surrounding forces continued to put pressure on the Marquis's mansion, and even secretly colluded with some people inside the mansion in an attempt to undermine the mansion's defenses from within.

"As long as you help us, you'll definitely get your share of the benefits."

Some servants in the Marquis's mansion began to waver under the lure of profit.

"How about we..."

The officials of the imperial court also seemed dissatisfied with the Marquis's attitude, believing that the Marquis's family was hiding something.

"Does the Marquis's mansion harbor some unspeakable secret?"

Just as the Marquis's mansion was busy dealing with pressure from all sides, new problems arose in the mining area.

Preliminary mining findings indicate that the ore reserves and quality are not as high as initially estimated.

"What are we going to do? The news has already spread."

Moreover, technical difficulties were encountered during the mining process, requiring a significant investment of funds and manpower to resolve.

"This cost is too high. Can the Marquis's mansion afford it?"

Worse still, local residents began to oppose the development of the mine due to concerns about overexploitation.

"We cannot destroy our homeland for short-term gains."

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu were caught in a dilemma.

They have to deal with external threats and pressures, as well as resolve internal contradictions and problems.