Chapter 679: In the Netherlands (2)
Shy of nostalgia!
Costitte, with two sailors, stood hesitating in front of a house on the edge of the canal.
This is his home, after many years, he came back.
How are the family members? Are they living well?
At that time, there was no post office or remittance. Kostit asked the Dutch villagers to bring money back to his hometown, but the sea was long. Those Dutch villagers sailed from the East to the West. They entrusted five captains, none of them returned to the East, and nothing about him. News from the family.
So Kostit was worried about gains and losses.
The pedestrians in the past looked strangely at a tribe wearing a distinctive costume, and there were two Chinese nearby.
At this moment, someone patted Kostit on the shoulder and said, "Costit, are you back?"
Kostit turned his head and saw that it was a sturdy and fat uncle greeting him. He couldn't help but surprise and said: "Mathysson, it's you!"
It was a neighbor, the two embraced affectionately.
"You finally came back! Why, made a fortune in the East?" Matheson asked.
"Hey, go for a meal." Kostit asked in a perfunctory tone, "How is my house?"
"Very good, good family, Yunni (Costit's daughter-in-law) gave birth to her second daughter last month, the last one was a son, and you have all your grandchildren!" Matheson told him.
Costitte couldn't help being overjoyed!
"Come on!" Matheson dragged him to the house, and Kostit couldn't help but follow him.
Matheson let out his voice and said, "Look who is back!"
The family in the house came out, and suddenly they were surprised!
Kostit finally met with his family, his wife, children, and grandchildren, having fun!
His wife Ai Lina, the eldest son Francisco, and the younger son Pablo, holding his new-born granddaughter, Kostit loves to put it down.
He consigned the money five times and sent it to his family on three occasions. Whether the family's life is good or bad.
This time it was different. He brought back a large amount of gold and silver, gave it to his wife to collect, and then took out tea, toffee, and silk to the neighbors to thank them for their help to the family over the years.
Many people rushed to his house when he heard that he came back. Kostit’s house was very lively!
He stayed at home for a few days and enjoyed family happiness.
Then he visited the Hongmaofan families in Southeast Mansion one by one, and sent them letters of home and gold and silver!
Some families are shattered and can't be found, but most people's families still exist, and they are surprised and happy to receive news from distant family members!
They wrote letters from home and went back, and Tocostit brought them back.
Finally, when he left his hometown and returned to the East, Kostit took his young son, two relatives, and a dozen villagers, all of whom were great boys, ready to bring them back to life.
Costitte values the development capabilities of the Southeast Mansion. If you don't take advantage of the Southeast Mansion's advancing vigorously, it can still be considered as a charcoal in the middle of the snow. Once the overall situation is set, there will be no oil and water.
Costitte is so optimistic about the future of the Southeastern Mansion. The great guys he brought back joined the Southeastern Mansion, sworn into naturalization, became a member of the Chinese, joined the Southeastern Army, and eventually became famous!
He made new contributions when he was in the Netherlands.
Assisted in obtaining clock-making technology!
Obtained glass manufacturing technology!
After the mid-Ming Dynasty, with the entry of European missionaries into China and the opening of Guangzhou trade, Western watches and clocks began to enter China as gifts and commodities. By the end of the Ming Dynasty, Western clocks and watches had not only been widely known to people from all walks of life, but also Chinese people had learned clock and watch technology and imitated production.
But their clocks are all clocks that directly wind up and require a driving mechanism to push the symmetrical wall. The accuracy is poor. The best technology is in the West. In Amsterdam, Kostit repeatedly compared and found the best local. An Likui, a watchmaker in China, whose technical level is close to the later "pendulum mechanical clocks"!
That clock has a pendulum, and it swings there by gravity. (It was also the Dutchman Huygens who introduced the gravity pendulum to the mechanical clock in 1657)
This was the best mechanical clock of that period. It was manufactured according to the simple pendulum law. The pendulum was used to control other parts, so that the clock would run evenly, with high precision and accurate timing.
An Likui felt very stunned. A few customers came, wiped out the clocks in his shop, and bought all of them. Then the guests wanted to buy eggs with eggs and chickens with eggs. They wanted to ask An Likui to go to the east to do it. Live, give high prices!
Although it can be disassembled and imitated, it is not a problem to ask a technician to avoid detours and money!
The leaders of the Southeastern government save money in food, but are generous in knowledge and technology.
An Likui was reluctant to leave his hometown, he recommended his son, and his son has his skills and is willing to go abroad to make a break, so the Chinese returned with satisfaction.
In addition to clock technology, there is also glass technology!
The Egyptians invented glass a long time ago, and then it was introduced to the European continent. In order to keep the secret of glass at that time, the Italians even concentrated their glass craftsmen on an island for strict supervision.
However, there are no impermeable walls in the world, and glass technology eventually spread to the European continent, and now the Chinese are here.
There have always been colored glazes in China, and they are mostly used for decoration, and they need Western glass technology.
The Chinese have collected several skilled glass artisans, who are lured by high salaries and are preparing to take them to the East.
At that time, there were no restrictions on technology patents, and the kings despised artisans, so the Chinese achieved their goals without much effort.
In the era of great voyages, Hong Maofan was not cold about going overseas.
There is a difference between having Kostit and not having Kostit. If the yellow Chinese rashly come to the door and say that they want to invite them to go abroad, it may not work.
But it was very different when Kostit came forward. He patted his chest to assure that Hong Maofan would follow.
Europe has developed to the present and has its uniqueness in many aspects. Therefore, this time, the visiting Chinese searched everywhere for the experts, craftsmen and technologies they needed. They obtained mechanical technology, glass technology, and thus telescope manufacturing technology!
These people are very important~www.wuxiaspot.com~ The Chinese hired two Dutch ocean-going ships at a high price, hired the best sailors, and sent these talents and the red-haired great boys back to the east.
For this matter, Kostit stopped the voyage midway, personally led the team, and returned home on the African route.
A platoon of officers and soldiers followed Kostit to protect this group of talents.
Official Hong Xi did not stay in the Netherlands. He went to Britain and France to preside over the opening ceremony of the embassy there. After that, he returned to the Netherlands and presided over the opening ceremony of the embassy in the Netherlands. All countries invited ministers. Cut the ribbon with them. Since then, the Chinese have taken root in Europe, and more and more Chinese have arrived in Europe to study and trade.
But the number is not large. After all, the Chinese people in Southeast Asia have a good life. As long as they are diligent, they have a good life. Why go to a foreign country to find a living?
At that time, Southeast Asia was like a beacon country, and the Chinese were very bullish. On the contrary, there were a large number of Hong Maofans who were naturalized in the southeast province. As the Chinese minors, the people of Japan, North Korea, Annan, Ryukyu and other countries also dreamed Want to get a copy of the household registration of the Southeast Mansion!
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