Chapter 332 Candidates for Successor Prime Minister
Thanks to the timely discovery of Secretary Usopp, Depretis did not faint from a sudden heart attack and died in his office.
But Depretis fainted due to a heart attack, and the news spread throughout Rome, even suppressing the news of the Italian fleet's victory in the Far East.
In response to this news, ordinary people prayed wholeheartedly for the safety of the Prime Minister. People are actually very simple. If they think you are good, you will be liked by them.
As Prime Minister Depretis has been in office for more than ten years, Italy's national power has been booming, and it has also captured a large number of colonies, and is respected and loved by the people. Therefore, on the day the Prime Minister was hospitalized, people spontaneously came to the hospital to lay flowers.
However, unlike ordinary people, the Prime Minister's illness caused many politicians in Rome to have other thoughts.
After all, the Prime Minister is already eighty-one years old, and this time he is hospitalized due to a heart disease. How can His Majesty the King have the heart to continue to use such an old man? They are all willing to shoulder this important task for the old man.
However, Carlo did not know the opinions of others, but as the king of Italy, Carlo was extremely concerned about what happened to the prime minister.
Not only did Carlo rush to the hospital to visit the Prime Minister on the day he was sent to the hospital. Italy is not a celestial dynasty, and there is no custom that the monarch cannot visit an old minister who is seriously ill. Moreover, this custom in the Far East only appeared after Zhu Chongba visited Xu Da in the early Ming Dynasty.
, no one talked about it before.
"Professor Jon, how is the Prime Minister's condition?"
Professor Jon is one of the best cardiology doctors in Italy and an authority in this field in Italy, so Carlo took the lead in asking about the Prime Minister's condition before he entered the ward.
Major General Levi is very important because of this matter, which is related to the succession of the position of Prime Minister.
Of course, Professor Jon also knew who he was treating, so he remained tight-lipped about the Prime Minister's condition. Anyone who asked would still need to discuss it. However, when facing King Carlo, the professor was still very flexible.
"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister's condition is not optimistic. He has a structural heart disease and it will be difficult to recover. And even so, he must not overwork himself in the future."
Professor Jon was very nervous when he said this, because he knew what he meant, especially since the patient was the Prime Minister of the Kingdom.
After listening to Professor Jon's words, Carlo frowned and said, "How many people currently know about the Prime Minister's condition?"
"Currently, I have only told His Majesty and the Prime Minister. In addition, I have ordered other people involved in the treatment not to mention it to anyone."
Looking at the nervous professor, Carlo patted his shoulder. "Professor, don't be nervous, you did a good job."
Professor Jon was obviously relieved by Carlo's words. After all, this matter was of great importance. As the attending doctor, he did not want to be involved in anything other than his illness.
After Carlo asked the professor, he quickly walked to the ward where the Prime Minister was.
The ward where Prime Minister Despretis is staying is very nice, with private bathroom, large balcony, reception room, family lounge, etc. It can be said that except for the hospital bed and medical staff, it feels like home.
In the reception room, the people who are qualified to stay here are all well-known figures in Italy, but now these figures are waiting politely, they already know that the king is coming.
So as Carlo stepped through the door, everyone hurriedly saluted the king, but Carlo ignored them and hurriedly walked through the reception room to the ward.
"His Majesty…"
"Prime Minister, no need to be polite, just rest."
The old prime minister, who had already woken up, struggled to get up. How could Carlo be harsh on this old man who had worked hard for Italy for so many years? He quickly stopped his behavior.
Carlo stepped forward and covered the old Prime Minister with the quilt that had just been lifted off. He held his hand covered with age spots and continued. "Prime Minister, I didn't notice your physical condition before. This was my fault. Now you just need to
Just rest and rest, don’t worry about government work issues, Bakona and others will handle it.”
Facing Carlo's words, Despretis, who had mixed feelings, slowly said, "Thank you for your concern, your majesty. I can't do anything now. I hope your majesty will consider the issue of his successor."
Facing the Prime Minister's words, Carlo immediately held his hand and said, "Prime Minister, the government still cannot lack Your Excellency, so we postpone the issue of succession. Prime Minister, please rest in peace and recuperate. I will wait for Your Excellency to come back."
Faced with Carlo's words, Prime Minister Despretis's throat turned several times, but he finally said nothing.
After a brief silence between the two of them, Carlo continued to speak carelessly, while the Prime Minister responded intermittently.
Fortunately, no one else was in the room, otherwise there would have been rumors the next day that the king and the prime minister were at odds.
However, this situation is torturous for both of them. Although both of them are thick-skinned, it is indeed a bit embarrassing to be conciliatory when knowing that the other party knows.
Fortunately, the awkward moment did not last long, and King Carlo left the ward after half an hour.
As soon as Carlo left, my old friend Napper entered the ward.
Looking at his old friend, Prime Minister Despretis said with a bitter look on his face.
"The king already knows, and he only found out today. It doesn't matter who told him."
His old friend Naper was also a smart man, and he understood immediately. "Is it all caused by your illness?"
"That's how it should be."
Facing the words of his old friend, the old prime minister nodded and said that it should be like this. Then he smiled bitterly and said, "It was in vain that I was cautious and planned secretly. In the end, God made such a joke on me. I have tried my best."
"Who could have imagined that it would end like this, but who will bear the anger of the young king next? Despretis, that young man will not vent his anger on you."
The words of an old friend fully describe the current political situation in Rome. Although what Prime Minister Despretis did was discovered by King Carlo, the connection between the two is too close, and Carlo will not risk his reputation.
to punish him.
Since he is not punished, the people who are with him will become targets. And if you think further, the king can achieve this goal by choosing a new prime minister. As long as he chooses someone who does not deal with them, then their party will be in trouble for the rest of their lives.
It would be difficult.
"What can I do about this kind of thing now? I'm just an old man recuperating from illness. Let them make their own choice. After all, they have been so comfortable with my care over the years. At this time, a strong wind and rain can only make a choice.
To bring out real talents.”
Regardless of whether Prime Minister Depretis's words are comforting or sincere, as he becomes ill, some changes will inevitably occur in the power of the prime minister.
So after the young king returned to the palace, the next day, in the name of Carlo, he recalled the Governor of Southeast Asia Antonio and the Governor of East Africa Ambik. The reason was to let these two governors come back to report on their work. In addition, Carlo frequently summoned Speaker Chris.
Pi, leader of the Liberal Party Giolitti, leader of the right-wing National Party Staraba and others.
For a time, the city of Rome was turbulent, and experts from all walks of life tried their best to show themselves to the king. Because they all knew that the throne of prime minister was beckoning to them, and it was crucial who could win the king's approval.
