Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 373 Fighting for the Mineral Vein: Arguing Based on Reason

Other forces are attempting to seize the mining rights to the vein.

With the discovery of the mineral veins within the Marquis's territory, the focus of attention gradually shifted from initial amazement to a fierce struggle for mining rights. Those with ulterior motives were no longer content with secretly spying and exerting pressure; they openly stepped forward, attempting to seize this precious resource from the Marquis's hands.

Several prominent neighboring families took the lead in making trouble, sending representatives to negotiate with the Marquis's residence.

“This mine is located at the border and should be mined jointly. The Marquis’s mansion cannot monopolize it.” Their words were firm, showing no intention of backing down.

Some gangs also caught wind of this and gathered a large number of thugs to loiter around the mine, attempting to threaten the Marquis's mansion with force.

"If you know what's good for you, hand over the mining rights right now, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

Even some powerful figures in the imperial court secretly instructed their subordinates to create trouble for the Marquis's mansion through various means in order to obtain mining rights.

"If the Marquis's mansion doesn't want to get into trouble, it's best to obediently submit."

The Marquis's mansion was suddenly surrounded by enemies. Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu knew that this struggle was a matter of life and death for the Marquis's mansion, and they had to do everything in their power to deal with it.

On the one hand, Xiao Ling strengthened alliances with other forces of justice and sought support.

"As long as we are united, we will definitely be able to protect the mine."

On the other hand, he personally trained the guards of the Marquis's residence to improve their combat effectiveness and prepare them to deal with possible armed conflicts at any time.

Su Jinxiu secretly gathers evidence of the crimes committed by various factions, preparing to deliver a fatal blow at a crucial moment.

"Let their conspiracy be exposed to the world."

However, the enemy's methods became increasingly despicable and ruthless.

They spread rumors within the Marquis's territory, inciting public discontent towards the Marquis's residence.

"The Marquis's family disregarded the lives of ordinary people for the sake of the mine."

They also secretly sabotaged the Marquis's business operations, causing the Marquis's family to fall into financial difficulties.

"The Marquis's estate is about to collapse. Let's see how long they can hold on."

Even worse, some sent assassins to kill important figures in the Marquis's household, creating panic.

"Be careful, you might be next."

Amid this chaotic situation, disagreements also arose within the Marquis's residence.

Some advocate for compromise in exchange for temporary peace.

"We can't beat them, so we might as well back down."

Others strongly opposed this, arguing that if they backed down, the Marquis's family would never be able to recover.

"The dignity of the Marquis's mansion must not be trampled upon!"

Just as the Marquis's mansion was struggling to survive, the imperial court suddenly issued an edict, ordering the Marquis's mansion to immediately cease mining operations on the vein and to relinquish the mining rights to the imperial court for redistribution.

"This is going to cut off the Marquis's livelihood!"

The Marquis's family argued their case based on reason and protected their rights to the mineral vein through legal means.

Faced with the sudden imperial decree and the aggressive pressure from various forces, the Marquis's Mansion, led by Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu, decided not to back down but to fight for their rights through legal means.

Xiao Ling immediately convened the Marquis's think tank to discuss countermeasures.

"We must find strong evidence and grounds to prove to the court that the Marquis's mansion has the legal right to mine the vein," Xiao Ling said with a firm gaze.

Su Jinxiu agreed: "That's right, we need to look for support in historical documents, land deeds, and past regulations of the imperial court."

After in-depth research and investigation, the Marquis's residence finally found a series of crucial pieces of evidence.

However, it was not easy to present this evidence to the court and gain its approval.

The powerful figures in the court had long been bought off by other forces and were making things difficult for the Marquis's family.

"These pieces of evidence are insufficient; the Marquis's mansion should not try to deceive us."

The messengers sent by the Marquis's mansion encountered setbacks and various forms of cold reception and obstruction throughout the capital.

"We can't even get through the palace gates, what are we going to do?"

But Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu did not give up; they decided to take a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, they continued to appeal to the imperial court, and on the other hand, they actively sought the support of the people within their territory.

Xiao Ling personally visited various villages in the territory to explain to the people the importance of mining to the Marquis's mansion and the territory.

"The rational exploitation of the mineral veins will bring more job opportunities and wealth to everyone, and the Marquis's Mansion will guarantee everyone's interests."

Su Jinxiu then organized some respected gentry and merchants to jointly submit a petition to the imperial court, expressing their support for the Marquis's mansion.

"The Marquis's residence has always been dedicated to serving the local area. We hope the court will investigate this matter concerning the mine."

However, other forces were not idle either.

They spread rumors within their territory, claiming that the Marquis's mansion was willing to sacrifice the well-being of the people for its own benefit.

"The Marquis's mansion is going to drain the vein dry. What will we do then?"

Some people who were unaware of the truth began to have doubts and resentment towards the Marquis's mansion.

"Is the Marquis's mansion truly acting in our best interests?"

At the same time, they intensified their slander and attacks against the Marquis's mansion within the imperial court.

"The Marquis's residence has defied the imperial decree and harbors treacherous intentions."

Faced with such a difficult situation, the Marquis's residence was also under tremendous pressure.

Some family members began to waver, fearing that the Marquis's mansion would suffer utter destruction as a result.

"Why don't we just give up and not risk the entire Marquis's mansion?"

Some subordinates also showed signs of apathy and lack of motivation.

"Since we can't win anyway, we might as well save our energy."

But Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu firmly believed that justice would eventually prevail over evil, and they continuously boosted morale and stabilized the morale of their team.

Just as the Marquis's resistance reached a stalemate, an upright official in the court was moved by the Marquis's persistence and decided to secretly help them.

"I will speak up for you to the best of my ability, but the final outcome is still unknown."