This secret meeting between Carlo and Depretis was hidden from everyone, because there were very few people in contact this time. Apart from the two parties, there were only the old butler and the captain of the guard, so no one else in Italy knew that the two had already met.
We met quietly.
As for the content of the conversation between the two, nothing has been leaked. Only the two of them knew it. After this meeting, the two became even more secretive, and it was impossible to mention it to others.
However, their meeting is not the most urgent matter in Italy at the moment. Instead, the Tunisia problem and the drought in the south are the most urgent problems that Italy needs to solve.
Yes, the drought in the south has been compared to the crisis in Tunisia. It seems that this is all to blame the French. Their invasion of Tunisia forced Italy to focus its main energy on dealing with Tunisia.
Italy's finances are not originally rich, but in order to deal with the Tunisian crisis, it naturally needs to spend money. Actions such as gathering and deploying troops, declaring public opinion and so on do not require spending money. This naturally consumes a lot of money in the government's pockets.
Two pure.
The drought, which lacks government assistance, is naturally getting worse. Several riots have broken out, and the hungry people have robbed several nobles. These robbed nobles ran into the city and cried to the government, which made local officials very anxious.
Fortunately, the people affected by the disaster were still sensible and did not take any action to attack the government.
Of course, the local government cannot hide such a major event and can only report the issue, so this adds a lot of trouble to the fairness of the court.
Of course, we cannot sit idly by and ignore this matter. We must find a way to solve it.
"The impact of the drought is too serious. In Sicily and southern Italy, the number of people affected has expanded to more than 5 million people. We cannot delay it any longer."
The person who was speaking in the venue was Interior Minister Sforza. I saw this important cabinet minister expressing his opinions impassionedly.
As Sforza spoke, the atmosphere in the venue became more and more strange. Many people were discussing in low voices. This made Prime Minister Cairoli, who presided over the meeting, secretly sad. Because he knew what the atmosphere in the venue meant.
, to use an old Chinese saying, it means that when the people's hearts are scattered, it is difficult to lead the team.
For many days in a row, he didn't come up with a solution, which made many people a little confused. If there weren't too many problems to deal with now, they might start questioning him publicly.
Of course, there are no public ones, but there must be some who express their doubts privately.
The reason is very simple. Everyone is at the same level. Although the Prime Minister is better informed, the ministers are not much different. As long as you inquire a little, some clues will be revealed no matter what the secret operation is, which is very strange.
Let’s say it’s a diplomatic matter. Foreign Minister Sforza shook his head and said that there was nothing unusual in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Let’s say it was a military matter. Military representative General Saragat waved his hand and said that there was nothing wrong with the military either.
discovery.
Therefore, a group of people have not discovered the Prime Minister's secret actions from various signs, which has to make people suspicious. Although he personally assured that the plan is very confidential, it is impossible that there is no movement at all. Although I don't know what the plan is, but it is not
Except in the diplomatic and military aspects.
This makes people feel very strange. They say they have a plan, but there is no movement at all. Many people are speculating whether the Prime Minister is greedy for power, so he finds an excuse to drag everyone down.
Of course, no one can speak out about these speculations. If they are wrong, they will not be accused of adultery, but will be accused of adultery. Even the famous pro-French leader and former Prime Minister Mr. Despretis, these days
They all keep shouting that they want to compete with the French in Tunisia.
Of course, there are also people who have deep faith in the Prime Minister, such as the Chancellor of the Exchequer who stood up to contradict him.
"Your Excellency Sforza, we all understand the situation you mentioned, but now the government has no money, what do you want us to use for disaster relief?"
What Jagali said changed the atmosphere in the venue.
"Don't you still have 80 million lire in government reserves?"
It was obvious that the Home Secretary came prepared this time, and immediately pointed out that there was still a sum of money in the government. However, his words made those present who understood financial operations shake their heads.
"Hahaha."
Sforza's words made Jagali laugh angrily. He looked at the Interior Minister with great contempt and said, "Do you know what the reserve fund is used for? Take out the reserve fund now.
Will you be responsible if another accident occurs?"
Every government has a reserve fund, but these funds are the most difficult to use. This is set up by the government to prevent bankruptcy caused by uncontrollable financial reasons. It is obvious that the Home Secretary played the wrong card.
The Home Secretary, who had lost his momentum, stopped talking. It was obvious that he was defeated this time.
However, although the Home Secretary is not speaking, it does not mean that no one refutes the Finance Minister's words.
"Your Excellency Jagali, the Ministry of Finance currently has no money, so what will we do next to deal with the popular riots caused by the drought and the crisis in Tunisia?"
This time it was Minister of Commerce and Trade Gulites who spoke, and his words caused everyone present to whisper. Yes, since the Ministry of Finance has no money, then Jagali, as the Minister of Finance, should come up with a solution.
Faced with the accountability from the Minister of Commerce and Trade, Jagali naturally had his own response. He said, "We have discussed the loan with Britain and Germany, and the progress of the negotiations has been pretty good so far."
However, although Jagali gave a solution, some people were still dissatisfied. The Minister of Agriculture, Mark Ryder, said, "As far as I know, the loan currently negotiated with Britain and Germany is 5 million pounds. Although this amount of money seems
It’s a lot, but I’m afraid it’s too little to solve our current difficulties.”
As the Minister of Agriculture spoke, the atmosphere at the venue became increasingly weird. Many people felt that a storm was gathering in the venue. It was obvious that someone was dissatisfied with the Prime Minister, otherwise how could he understand so thoroughly. So many neutral people began to
I looked through my eyes, nose, and heart, and made up my mind not to say a word in this meeting.
However, as the Prime Minister Cairoli who presided over the meeting, he did not have any fear of the scene before him. As an old politician, he could still be afraid when faced with a situation where someone wanted to cause trouble.
Without waiting for anyone else to speak, he slapped the table and stood up, looking at the other party with sharp eyes. "Then what should we do based on what Mr. MacLead wants?"
Facing the imposing Prime Minister, Mark Ryder, the Minister of Agriculture, secretly cursed in his heart, why did I encounter this? "I think..."
"Snapped!"
There was another sound of slamming on the table, and the Prime Minister loudly rebuked the other party. "I think, what I think, do you have any solution? Just say yes or no."
Being continuously deprived of his momentum made Markleid feel like snow exposed to the sun. He wanted to speak, but after enduring it, there was no follow-up.
After defeating the Minister of Agriculture, Cairoli looked at the other two challengers, only to find that they were overwhelmed by the Prime Minister's momentum.
"Snapped!"
There was another sound of slamming on the table.
"Since there is no other way, just listen to what others say and don't think about making trouble."
With his years of majesty as prime minister, Cairoli, who was suppressed and submissive in the venue, sat down and prepared to continue the meeting.
After seeing with their own eyes that the three troublemakers were dealt with, the other neutral people put away their thoughts and continued to prepare to listen to other people's speeches.
However, this meeting was destined to be unsustainable. There was a bang, the door was opened, and a panting official ran in. He ignored the murderous looks of the big guys present and went directly to Foreign Minister Sforza.
"Your Excellency, this is an urgent diplomatic letter. Commissioner Maycon Essel wants me to come and deliver it to you immediately."
Upon hearing what this official said, Sforza didn't care about anything else and immediately opened it and read it. However, the more he looked at it, the worse his face became. After reading the diplomatic letter, he handed it to the official with an ugly expression.
After meeting the Prime Minister, he fell down and sat down.
Facing the Foreign Minister who fell down next to him, Prime Minister Cairoli did not help him at all, because he was looking at the diplomatic letter intently. However, the more he looked at it, the redder his face became, and his eyes seemed to be trying to read the diplomatic letter.
It was like seeing through. But suddenly, Cairoli closed his eyes tightly, tilted his shoulders, and fell to the ground with a thud. Faced with such a situation, chaos immediately broke out in the venue.
And in the diplomatic letter that fell on the carpet, there were clearly several bold French words, ultimatum.
