Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 207 Talent Cultivation

Realizing the importance of talent, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling began to vigorously cultivate the younger generation of the Marquis's mansion, building up strength for the future of the mansion.

They first conducted a comprehensive assessment of the young men in the Marquis's household, understanding each person's interests, strengths, and potential. Su Jinxiu meticulously devised a detailed training plan covering multiple aspects, including cultural knowledge, martial arts skills, and business management.

Xiao Ling personally selected a group of experienced instructors, including scholars, warriors, and merchants, to teach these young people. He also frequently supervised their training personally, demanding strict discipline and allowing no room for slackness.

For those children interested in cultural knowledge, Su Jinxiu hired the most renowned scholars in the capital to establish specialized schools for them. These children studied diligently in the schools, researching classics and practicing poetry and prose, gradually demonstrating their extraordinary talents.

Young people passionate about martial arts diligently trained under Xiao Ling and other martial arts masters. They rose early each morning to practice, striving for excellence in swordsmanship, fist techniques, and archery. Under Xiao Ling's strict guidance, their martial arts skills improved daily, their movements became agile, and they were full of vigor and fighting spirit.

For the young men aspiring to business acumen, Su Jinxiu arranged for them to learn accounting, business negotiation, and market insight from the senior stewards of the Marquis's residence. These young men accumulated experience through practice, constantly honing their business acumen and negotiation skills.

However, the process of cultivating talent is not always smooth sailing. Some young people want to give up because they can't endure hardship; others are too proud and complacent to listen to their mentors' guidance.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling knew that to truly help these young people succeed, they needed to not only impart knowledge and skills to them, but also cultivate their character and willpower.

Therefore, Su Jinxiu often talked with these young people, encouraging them to overcome difficulties and persevere. She used her own experience as an example to tell them that success requires unremitting efforts.

Xiao Ling, on the other hand, stimulated the competitive spirit and teamwork of young people by organizing competitions and contests. He rewarded those who performed well generously, while punishing those who made mistakes or slacked off without hesitation.

Under their careful guidance, the younger generation of the Marquis's family gradually grew up. Among them was a young man named Su Yu, who showed exceptional talent in literature. His poems and essays circulated throughout the capital and were praised by many.

There was also a young man named Xiao Feng, who possessed exceptional martial arts skills. He stood out in a martial arts competition and became one of the best young warriors in the Marquis's mansion.

In business, a young man named Lin Yu performed exceptionally well, successfully negotiating several important deals that brought substantial profits to the Marquis's mansion.

As these young men began to distinguish themselves, the Marquis's reputation grew even stronger in the capital. However, this also aroused the jealousy and vigilance of other powerful forces.

Some hostile forces began to secretly win over these young talents in the Marquis's mansion, attempting to undermine the internal unity of the mansion.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling discovered this conspiracy. On the one hand, they strengthened the ideological education of the young people, making them understand that the honor and interests of the Marquis's Mansion were above all else; on the other hand, they strengthened the security measures of the Marquis's Mansion to prevent the infiltration of hostile forces.

Just then, an imperial decree arrived, ordering the selection of outstanding young talents nationwide to serve the court.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling realized that this was an excellent opportunity for the younger generation of the Marquis's family to showcase their talents, but also a huge challenge.

They meticulously prepared, selecting the most outstanding young men to participate in the selection process. However, during the selection process, various conspiracies and traps followed one after another.

Some competitors deliberately sabotaged the competition, while others spread rumors in an attempt to affect the performance of the young men from the Marquis's family.