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Chapter 407 Accidentally Selling Clocks
Of course everyone has heard of Little Liuqiu. Although they haven’t been there, they also know that it is indeed a big island not much smaller than Fujian. The fact that no one paid attention to it before is indeed the reason Wang Xuan said. To put it bluntly, it is , the transportation is inconvenient.

After all, this is ancient times. Among other things, it takes more than ten days to communicate within Fujian alone, let alone communicate overseas.

Of course, even the country of Wa can sail there. It’s wrong to say that you can’t go to Xiaoliuqiu. After all, Ming also has merchant ships of about [-] tons. If a small number of people want to develop Xiaoliuqiu, it cannot be done by thousands or hundreds of people.

At least, in Wang Xuan's plan, at least 10 people have to immigrate there to complete the initial goal. Before Wang Xuan intervenes, with the transportation capacity of Fujian Province, it is absolutely impossible to complete such a large migration of 10 people .

After all, it’s not just about transporting people there, but it also requires the ability to communicate back and forth, and it’s that simple to develop all kinds of equipment in one place.

In the hall, the forty or so Patriarchs were all excited and excited, and their faces were flushed very red. The better ones were those sea merchants, but they were only a little bit better.

If they occupy and develop Xiaoliuqiu, they will also be able to make countless profits. Among other things, they can only rely on them for all kinds of transportation back and forth. This is all money!

What's more, they also want to develop part of the land. After all, Chinese people still have a different feeling for land than other races.

Seeing that everyone couldn't calm down for a while, Wang Xuan could only secretly use his internal strength to cough twice, "Ahem!"

The sound is not loud but it goes straight into everyone's brains. Although there is no such thing as the ability of Buddhist Zen singing to make people feel peaceful, he can remind everyone...

I'm going to talk, you all just listen to me obediently!

It can be said that this deterrent is much stronger than that peace of mind, and the venue immediately quieted down.

"I'm a practical person. It's not my character to frighten you with empty words and white teeth. Patriarchs, get ready. We will set off in two days. We will take you to Xiaoliuqiu for a field trip. The truth is true. It’s better to actually see it.”

"We absolutely trust Mr. Wuzhou."

"That's right, Mr. Wuzhou can still trick me into waiting!"

"Who in the whole world doesn't know that Mr. Wuzhou keeps his promises, and he must follow them!"

As soon as Wang Xuan finished speaking, all the Patriarchs immediately sent out an endless stream of flattery. For the 'traditional' craft of flattery, everyone here is an eighth-level technician.

But in fact, no ghost can guess what these bastards are thinking.

"Okay, that's it. After a while, everyone will go to Qiu Shiju to have a meal together and exchange ideas. It is too difficult to gather so many people on weekdays. After two days, we will gather at the pier at [-] o'clock in the morning. At this time, if you don’t come, you will give up this opportunity!”

After finishing speaking, Wang Xuan walked out first.

As soon as Wang Xuan left, discussions started again in the room. Most people were asking what time is the eight o'clock?

It's no wonder that people don't know that clocks and watches were brought into China when the Italian missionary Matteo Ricci came to China to preach in the 28th year of Wanli (1600) in the Ming Dynasty.At that time, the clock he gave to the Ming Dynasty was two big and small, because it struck automatically on time, so it was called "self-ringing clock".

Although almost 20 years have passed, this craft has not been popularized. In other words, except for the imperial palace, this thing is basically not seen outside. The promotion of science and technology in China is really not good.

No way, the past dynasties did not pay much attention to this thing, and more was "emphasis on the basic and suppressing the end".

However, cash is different from the past, Wang Xuan will definitely not make such subjective mistakes, he is not an emperor, and he is not worried about rebellion, so he must speed up the promotion of 'industry and commerce' and 'technology'.

The 'sitting clock' was the first to be successfully copied. As for the pocket watch, the technology is immature and the accuracy is very low.

At this time, in the Western world, there were pocket watches more than 100 years ago.

"This eight o'clock is about Chen time." A local Patriarch of Fuzhou Prefecture seized the opportunity to show off and immediately stood up and said loudly.

"Don't make an approximation. If you make a mistake, it's over. Mr. Wuzhou can't wait for others. Patriarch Chang, tell everyone quickly." A group of people chattered.

"Speaking of these points, I have to mention clocks." The head of the Chang family laughed twice and continued: "This clock was also sold by Mr. Wuzhou. I heard that its inventor was overseas. A timing thing."

"There are really good things here overseas." Speaking of this, Master Chang sighed and then continued: "We divide twelve hours a day, but we usually look at the weather forecast, but this clock divides it into twelve hours. Very detailed."

"They divide twelve hours into 24 hours, each hour into 60 minutes, and each minute into 60 seconds. Everyone, tell me how accurate this time is."

"I heard that Mr. Wuzhou asked for the meticulous time division. He said that in the production of many things, it was all based on the master's own experience before, such as burning paper and pottery or making other things, but now, many things can be done precisely. It can be counted in one second, so this clock was made under the order of Mr. Wuzhou."

"Of course, it is also sold to the outside world now, but the production is limited and the range is not large. I have a few in my family. It is really convenient to have this thing. At least, I don't have to estimate the time as before."

"At the very least, you don't have to estimate the time when you make an appointment. It's too early or too late to delay the time. I heard that Mr. Wuzhou is planning to build a big clock tower in the city. When the time comes, everyone in the city will be able to see it through there." to a specific time."

"Wow, this is a good thing, I'm going to buy some in a while."

A lot of people were talking about buying it. After all, they were all top families in various provinces in Fujian. How could they not have something that symbolized their status? Wouldn't it make their family inferior.

"Remind everyone, this watch is not available at any time. The production is limited and it is all ordered. Even if you order now, it will take a while to get the goods."

A group of people also understand that, after all, the production of such a novelty must be cumbersome. There are so many of them. Fujian has a lot of money, and it is normal that the supply cannot be supplied for a while.

As for the price, no one asked, no matter how expensive it is, are you afraid you can't afford it!
It is indeed quite expensive. The price given by Wang Xuan is 300 taels for the lowest model, and 800 taels for the highest specification. After all, this item is still a luxury item at present, and it is impossible to promote it.

A group of people came out of Lin Feng Academy one after another, and after going out, they ordered their subordinates to bring money to order clocks and watches, and these families all went straight to Qiu Shi's house. Qiu Shi's house is very famous, but most of the family heads never I have never been there. After all, there is only one family like this in Fujian, and it is difficult for people from other prefectures and counties to come to Fuzhou.

Under the leadership of some Fuzhou local family members, more than 40 people went straight to Qiu Shiju, and they knew that people who were not of high status and status were absolutely forbidden to enter, let alone servants and the like. Go to the annex and wait.

In the entire Qiu Shi residence, except for these high-status guests, there are all beauties, even the chef who cooks is a top-notch beauty.

It is also a kind of enjoyment to watch the cooking on the spot. The hands are dancing, the knives are flying, and the dishes are exquisite.

Look at those dancing singers, flying back and forth in the air, they are not comparable to the singers in their respective houses, all of them are good at lightness, of course, the most important thing is their beautiful appearance, each has its own merits, and each of them can say It's stunning in the world, at least, compared with here, my singers and concubines can only be said to be vulgar fans.

After all, there are very few women who practice martial arts, not to mention that they are required to be beautiful, and finally they are willing to show their faces to entertain others. This is not to say that everyone is proficient in everything.

A few local patriarchs who came here often said that there is no such beauty in other parts of Fujian. I heard, just heard that the training methods of these women are all from the palace. It is specially designed for girls to study in the palace, and it pays attention to health preservation, beauty, and regulation of yin and yang. If you have sex with it, it can also regulate your body and prolong your life.

A patriarch wiped off the hala that dripped from the corner of his mouth, looked eagerly at the speaker and asked, "Such a beautiful woman, is it possible to redeem herself?"

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the surrounding people immediately gathered together, and all of them showed longing expressions.

"can!"

A group of people were immediately overjoyed, as long as they could, all of them were not short of money.

"But it's not just about money!"

"Brother, don't sell the lawsuit, tell me quickly, you are dying in a hurry, can't I wait?"

"Hey, this man sighed. The conditions are really harsh. Everyone knows that Qiu Shiju is the property of Mr. Wuzhou. Mr. Wuzhou is not short of money. Therefore, it is useless to pay money alone. Even if all of us here add up, no one has much money. .”

"In addition to money, the first thing is to 'marry'. After all, they came from Mr. Wuzhou's family, and all of them are virgins. If they only become concubines when they come to your house, then let Mr. Wuzhou's Where do you put your face, so, it must be the official wife of the Ming Dynasty, it may not be the official wife, but it must also be the ordinary wife!"

"Hiss!" Everyone here gasped. This wife is different from a concubine. An ordinary wife is not something you can marry casually. They are the heads of the family, and every move is related to the family. Rise and fall and face.

Anyway, this is also a diva!
(End of this chapter)