After that, Raphael and Pietro were busily occupied.
The first thing they did was to train artisans in Joseon for the mass production of glass.
"We are looking for artisans to create a new material called glass! We seek applicants among those who make pottery, earthenware, tiles, or bricks!" The announcement from the court led to apprentices from the government and private kilns, as well as artisans from earthenware and tile factories, applying one by one.
"Hey! We just started to make a living, why are you quitting?" Their colleagues tried to dissuade those who decided to leave.
This was because Sejong and Hyang valued artisans, and the jobs had transformed from being looked down upon to becoming stable.
However, those leaving had their reasons.
"There are plenty of artisans doing the same work! To survive, I need to learn new skills in a new place! It's worth the challenge!" They were individuals seeking new opportunities and challenges.
With a spirit of challenge, they put in their utmost effort to not miss any chance, and naturally, the Joseon artisans quickly acquired new skills.
As the skills of the Joseon artisans improved, the mass production of glass became possible.
"If mass production is possible, we must implement it right away!" "The budget..."