coobybook Chapter 189 Strengthening Defenses
Chapter 189 Strengthening Defenses
After experiencing this harrowing ordeal, everyone in the Marquis's mansion deeply realized the importance of security and defense. Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu dared not slacken their efforts in the slightest and immediately set about strengthening the mansion's security and defenses, and formulated a series of strict confidentiality measures.
Su Jinxiu first conducted a comprehensive investigation and screening of the Marquis's household personnel. She carefully examined the background and past experiences of each person to ensure that there were no potential threats within the household. New recruits were also subject to rigorous assessments and background checks; only those with impeccable character and unwavering loyalty were allowed to serve in the Marquis's household.
Xiao Ling focused on strengthening the physical defenses of the Marquis's residence. He added high walls and watchtowers around the residence and arranged for more guards to patrol day and night. At the same time, he set up various traps and mechanisms inside the residence so that any invasion by outsiders could be quickly detected and counterattacked.
Regarding security measures, Su Jinxiu established strict regulations. All important documents and intelligence were stored in a specially designed secret room, accessible only to personnel jointly authorized by Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu. Daily information transmission was also encrypted to prevent theft.
Furthermore, the Marquis's residence strengthened its intelligence exchange with the outside world. Xiao Ling dispatched some shrewd and capable subordinates to infiltrate various corners of the capital to gather intelligence. At the same time, it established cooperative relationships for intelligence sharing with other reliable forces in order to keep abreast of developments inside and outside the capital.
To improve the response capabilities of the Marquis's household staff, Xiao Ling also organized regular training sessions and drills. Both the guards' martial arts skills and the servants' emergency response abilities saw significant improvements.
However, these actions by the Marquis's mansion did not escape the notice of some interested parties. Some powerful figures in the capital began to feel uneasy about the changes in the Marquis's mansion, fearing that its growing power would threaten their own interests.
As a result, various rumors began to spread in the capital. Some said that the Marquis's mansion had secretly expanded its military force and intended to rebel; others said that the Marquis's mansion possessed a large amount of secrets, posing a threat to the court.
Faced with these rumors, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling did not choose to remain silent. On the one hand, they clarified the facts through various channels, and on the other hand, they took the initiative to express their loyalty to the emperor and dispel his doubts.
Meanwhile, Su Jinxiu also took this opportunity to investigate the forces spreading rumors. She discovered that these forces seemed to be orchestrated by a common mastermind, secretly plotting a larger conspiracy.
Xiao Ling decided to take the initiative, leading his men to investigate and crack down on these forces. Through a series of actions, they gradually uncovered the true identity of the mastermind behind it all.
It turns out that the mastermind behind this was a disgraced prince who had always coveted the throne and attempted to seize power by creating chaos. He felt threatened by the power of the Marquis's mansion, which is why he tried every means to suppress it.
Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu presented the evidence they had gathered to the emperor, who was furious and ordered the prince and his cronies to be rounded up. The Marquis's mansion had once again rendered a great service and gained further trust and rewards from the emperor.
After this series of events, the Marquis's position became even more secure. However, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu knew very well that the political landscape was ever-changing, and they had to remain vigilant at all times and continuously strengthen the Marquis's power in order to survive and thrive in this complex situation.