After thinking about it for two or three days, Carlo still found no suitable candidate, which made him want to choose the taller one from among the shorter ones.
However, thinking of the importance of the Borneo colony to Italy, he resisted the idea.
However, due to the delay in selecting the governor, the work of taking over Italy has not been carried out. For this reason, the Prime Minister's Office has sent people to urge it.
"Your Majesty, I heard that you are worried about the candidate for Governor Lanfang?"
Manager Alejard, who had not been seen for a long time, suddenly appeared in front of Carlo.
Why did I forget about this person? I suddenly remembered that this old man had been king for three generations. He must have something to do.
"Yes, I'm worried about this."
Carlo then told the old man his request for Governor Lanfang, and put aside all his own considerations.
After listening to Carlo's story, Chief Alejandr touched his chin with gray beard and said, "It seems that this candidate is really difficult to choose. There are not many people who are qualified for the position of governor."
"Yes, there are no more than five people with this ability in the government, but it is impossible for them to serve as the governor."
Facing Director Alejandr's words, Carlo also complained of his own.
"If there is no one in the government, then you can only find it outside the government. If His Majesty has no other requirements for this position, then you can still find it."
"Who can I find here?"
Director Alejard's words made Carlo very curious?
"Actually, His Majesty's choice of Governor Lanfang is just a trumped-up Prime Minister. So why not choose from someone who has actually been Prime Minister?"
Chief Alejandr's words opened up Carlo's thinking.
Indeed, if you don't have to worry about the factional issue of the candidate, when no one is available, there is no better choice than those who have been prime ministers before.
After seeing that Carlo had figured it out, Manager Alejand bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I will take my leave first."
"Thank you, Mr. Manager, for your help."
Carlo took the old man's hand and said his words of thanks, his expression so sincere as never before.
"It's just what I should do to share your Majesty's worries."
After sending away the old man in politics, Carlo finally breathed a sigh of relief. At least he had a candidate. Of course, his understanding of the Alejard manager was also improved. No wonder he has been the royal butler for so many years.
He is still able to gain enough trust, and he indeed has a set of skills.
Of course, the palace steward gave him the idea, so Carlo needed to choose a candidate. The first thing that came to his mind was that stern face, former Prime Minister Cairoli.
It goes without saying that this person is capable. If he had not been unlucky enough to encounter the crisis in Tunisia, neither he nor Despretis would have thought of overthrowing him. Being a small governor of Lanfang is not easy, even if he needs to do it
There are many things.
And there is another advantage of choosing Cairoli, the former prime minister. Prime Minister Depretis will definitely agree. Although both of them are members of left-wing parties, Depretis is absolutely willing to kick him far away.
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In addition, Cairoli is also the youngest former prime minister. Born in 1826, he is only 59 years old and can withstand the bumpy journey to Lan Fang.
Although Cairoli severely stripped Carlo's face at that time, what kind of political creature is he? Even if he has the hatred of killing his father, as long as there are enough benefits, he can still make an act of long live friendship.
Although Carlo cannot reach this level, Carlo no longer cares about the trivial matter of saving face. How much face is worth, let’s start with two pounds.
The more he thought about it, the more satisfied he became. Carlo immediately called the captain of the guard.
"Felici, what is Cairoli, the former prime minister, doing now?"
Faced with Carlo's sudden question about the former prime minister, the captain of the guard was stunned for a moment and then said. "Currently, Your Excellency Cairoli lives in his hometown of Piacenza. In addition to planting flowers, he usually goes fishing or gathers with friends."
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"It seems that the former prime minister lives a very comfortable life."
Listening to the words of the captain of the guard, Felici Mickey, Carlo couldn't help but say.
"By the way, Captain of the Guard, I need you to go and invite the former Prime Minister to Rome."
"ah……"
Faced with Carlo's words, Feli Mickey was very surprised.
But he would react quickly. "Okay, Your Majesty, I will send someone right away, otherwise I will invite you personally."
I am very satisfied with the answer of the captain of the bodyguard. The issue of selection that Carlo has been struggling with can be temporarily put aside until the former prime minister comes over.
Although the captain of the guard didn't know Carlo's purpose of asking the former prime minister to come to Rome, he felt that it must be something complicated, so he went to invite him personally.
Two days later, he rushed back to Rome with the former prime minister.
“I never thought I would have to go back to Rome for a day.”
Looking at the scene outside the carriage, the former prime minister couldn't help but sigh.
"No, this is just because you don't pay attention to it."
The captain of the guard who was riding in the same carriage opened his mouth to greet him.
"No need to compliment me anymore, I know my situation. I'm just a little curious as to why Carlo, this young monarch, suddenly remembered that I wanted to meet him."
After all, he was a man who had been prime minister, so he didn't care about the compliments from the captain of the bodyguard. Moreover, he himself knew that he had lost Tunisia during his tenure, making it impossible for him to return to politics.
Soon the carriage arrived at the palace. After getting off the carriage, the captain of the guard led the Prime Minister through a series of scenes he was familiar with, all the way to outside Carlo's office.
After a brief briefing, Cairoli met the young man, no, the young monarch.
"I have met His Majesty."
Cairoli bent slightly, showing due respect to the royal family.
"Hello, Your Excellency Cairoli."
This is the first meeting between the two in the past few years. Compared with before, Carlo is like the rising sun, which unstoppably begins to shine as it should, while the former prime minister, like the setting sun, can only
Emit the last light of sunset.
Nowadays, the identity of the two people has changed, which is very sad.
Carlo finally spoke first. "Your Excellency Cairoli, how are you doing back home?"
"It's not bad. It's nice to plant flowers and fish, and then chat and party with friends."
Faced with Cairoli's answer, Carlo decided to go straight to the point. "This kind of life is enviable, but maybe you can't continue to live like this."
"Oh, why?"
Carlo explained the reason. "Because I want to ask you to be the governor of the first colony in Italy."
"OK."
"Because your Excellency, ah!"
Carlo was a little surprised. He didn't expect the former prime minister to agree so quickly, which made him feel a little caught off guard.
Looking at the young monarch with a surprised expression, Cairoli explained with a smile. "Although life is very comfortable in my hometown, I am more used to being busy. So no matter what Your Majesty wants me to do this time, I plan to give it a try."
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Well, Carlo could see that the former prime minister had now put aside his inner baggage and was free to do whatever he wanted, but he had nothing to say other than envy for this state.
Since the former Prime Minister agreed to become the Governor of Lanfang, Carlo informed him of all his requests.
The former prime minister listened to Carlo's many requests and smiled throughout the whole process without showing any other expression. It seems that he believed that Carlo's requests were within his capabilities.
Now that the candidate has been decided, of course it must be reported to the Prime Minister, because this can no longer be delayed. So later that day, the Prime Minister received the appointment.
"Is this guy Cairoli going to be the governor of Lanfang?"
Looking at the documents sent from the palace, the prime minister looked surprised. Although he didn't know why the young monarch appointed this guy as the governor of Lanfang, he immediately realized that this was an opportunity and kicked him out.
A distant opportunity.
So after some consideration, Prime Minister Despretis signed his name.
Of course, this news inevitably spread in Rome. However, compared with the surprise of middle- and lower-level officials, upper-level politicians would not pay too much attention to this appointment. Although it is somewhat unexpected, everyone knows that the political status of the former prime minister
His life was over, and becoming the Governor of the Italian Colonies was the limit.
