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There was a hint of cunning in Cao Kun's expression, and he asked seemingly unintentionally: "The Dutch parliament is really generous, I don't know what kind of price Queen Vidomia will be willing to pay in exchange." “

Munster always kept a polite smile as he said, "If you can dedicate to the Society the manufacturing skills of steam locomotives, steamships, muskets, and cannons in the Great Chongqing Kingdom, at least I can guarantee that you will also have the status of an earl in England." ”

Cao Kun shook his head helplessly, obviously Munster knew enough about the development of science and technology in Qingzhou, after all, whether it was a steam locomotive or a steam ship, these things were all on the surface.

But the real difficulty is to understand how Qingzhou achieves these things.

"It's hard to do." Cao Kun said in a deep voice: "The secrecy of these technologies has always been very strict, and the only thing we can hope for is that the students we have planted at Qingzhou University will be able to bring these technologies back, but it will take time. ”

Munster nodded lightly, "I just hope this time won't be too long, you understand, the patience of the association is limited, and you have to remember that without our help, your Cao family would not have the glory it has today, since you have entered the association, then you will always be the person of the association, for our common goal." ”

"Yes, Mr. Munster, I will serve the association as best I can, God bless us." Cao Kun's expression suddenly became a little fanatical, and he stretched out his right hand, his index finger and little finger up, and the tips of his other fingers touching his chest.

Munster returned the favor with the same gesture.

After a brief exchange, Cao Kun left the room, and Munster turned to look out the window at the dock.

When the Dutch brought the single-cylinder reciprocating steam engine back to China, the whole of Europe was shocked, especially for the United Kingdom, which developed the steam engine.

It was at this time that he was sent by the Queen of England to gather intelligence as a merchant in the Kingdom of Dayu.

It's just that what Queen Vidomia didn't know was that he was also a member of the association, so after arriving in the Great Chongqing Kingdom, he contacted Cao Kun, who was also a member of the association, as soon as possible.

This merchant of the Great Yu Kingdom was engaged in maritime trade at a very young age, and was selected by the association at that time, so he quickly rose to become the richest merchant in the Great Yu Kingdom.

No, he could not have done this when the British ruled the seas, and at that time the association needed such people if it wanted to gain a foothold in the Great Chongqing Kingdom.

Of course, in addition to Cao Kun, the members of the Great Yu State Association also had some wealthy families, but it was a pity that many of these people were killed in the process of the emperor's cleansing of the country.

"How many secrets does this Great Chongqing country have? Let's hope it's not too bad. Manst was a little worried.

Europeans, who attached great importance to science and technology, knew very well that once the Great Chongqing State mastered more advanced technology than Europe, then their colonial history would come to an end.

They will even continue to lose colonies in competition with the Great Chongqing Kingdom, which is why the European countries are now trying to find ways to understand the Great Chongqing Kingdom and get the technology from here that surprise them.

At the same time, because of the sense of crisis, the European royal family once again increased their investment in science and technology, and they did not want to be left behind by the Great Chongqing State.

Turning around, Munster picked up a musket from the box next to his bed, which was none other than the flintlock pistol of the Great Yu Kingdom.

During the war between the Great Yu State and the Golden Horde, the weapons of some dead Great Yu soldiers were picked up by the barbarian soldiers, and these weapons were circulated among the barbarians.

Because of the chaos and hunger, the merchants could easily obtain this firearm from the hands of these barbarian soldiers, and after seeing this method of forging which was more advanced than that of European flintlock pistols, Munster stayed awake all night in excitement.

Since then, he has stepped up his understanding of the science and technology of the Great Chongqing Kingdom, but the most important thing for him is the students of the Great Chongqing Kingdom who have mastered the knowledge of science and technology.

As long as you can get a talented student, it is extremely beneficial for both the association and the UK.

Aren't all European countries trying to steal technology from Britain in this way?

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Qingzhou.

Huang Zixuan, who was sitting in the four-wheeled carriage, was still a little dazed, and their group had just arrived at Qingzhou Wharf from Haigucheng.

When they got off the boat, he was a little shocked by the busy dock, and if it hadn't been for the reception official explaining that it was the dock, he would have thought it was a bazaar.

It's just that the shock has just begun, with a smooth concrete road extending outside the dock, and a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with spring damping.

Hot air balloons floating in the sky from time to time, harvesters and seed drills pulled by horsepower in the fields, and the people of Dayu who come and go on the official road and are brightly dressed.

After entering the city, Huang Zixuan and the prince Jin Changming were even more dizzying, and they couldn't wait for their four pairs of eyes to see the scene of Qingzhou City.

"What a place for flowers." Huang Zixuan sighed deeply, and now he finally understood the gap between Goryeo and Dayu.

Compared with Qingzhou, Liujing City is just a village.

Sitting opposite Huang Zixuan were officials from the Foreign Affairs Office of Dayu, and there was no need for high-ranking officials to receive the delegation from Goryeo.

The Foreign Affairs Office only sent him, a translator, to come forward, and arranged Huang Zixuan and his party to an ordinary restaurant in Qingzhou.

According to the words of the Foreign Affairs Office, the Wei Family Restaurant will no longer receive foreign missions in the future, after all, it can't be bitter for the sake of face.

If foreign missions want to enjoy the convenience and comfort of Weijia Restaurant, they can pay their own money.

The carriage stopped in front of the Splendid Restaurant, and the interpreter took Huang Zixuan and his party into the restaurant, and the people of the Goryeo mission sighed along the way.

In their opinion, the reception of them by the Great Chongqing Kingdom can be described as extremely grand, because this restaurant is more exquisite and gorgeous than any restaurant in Liujing City.

And after they entered the room, they couldn't close their mouths in surprise, the glass windows on all sides, ceramic toiletries, and faucets all made Huang Zixuan and Gao Lizizi sincerely satisfied.

"Thank you for the kindness of the Emperor of Dayu, this must be the best restaurant in Qingzhou." Without waiting for Huang Zixuan to speak, Kim Changming, the prince of Goryeo, said with a smile on his face.

He originally thought that there was no difference between Qingzhou and Liujing City, but now everything was beyond his expectations.

The translator smiled helplessly, in fact, when the business of the Wei family restaurant was booming, all the restaurants in Qingzhou had renovated their own restaurants according to the appearance of the Wei family's restaurants.

Because the current businessmen are raised by the Wei family restaurant, they are not willing to live without a series of facilities, and the only difference is that the quality of the ceramic supplies in the room is not the same.

I secretly said in my heart that I really couldn't find a more dilapidated restaurant to entertain you, and the interpreter said with a smile: "I will convey your meaning to Your Majesty." ”