Once they understand these things, they can introduce them to foreign guests and even lead them to make purchases. These items are all business, all money.
At first, the scholars scoffed at the idea of making money through business, seeing it as demeaning. However, once they realized the impact of doing business on the people of Swamp Prefecture, they no longer looked down on it.
Besides getting familiar with these things, the scholars also have to learn the languages of foreign countries. There's not enough time, so they can only learn some simple everyday phrases.
Previously, Zhao Yao specifically invited many people from countries like Annan and Johor who were familiar with both their local languages and those of Great Zhou to come to Swamp Prefecture and teach the officials foreign languages.
After the trade conference is over, a Quadrant Hall will be established to allow more people to learn foreign languages.
