Cruz has been to the Prime Minister's Office many times, but coming as a host. This different feeling makes the new prime minister feel unusual. Every plant and plant here feels different from before.
Of course, what is even more unusual is the difference in status.
"prime minister!"
"Your Excellency Prime Minister!"
"Your Majesty Prime Minister!"
In the conference room of the Prime Minister's Office, the new and remaining cabinet ministers greeted Cruz. The attitude they showed invisibly was very revealing.
"Everyone!"
Cruz looked at the many faces in front of him, "These are the candidates for his next cabinet, and they are also the pillars of the future government." "This is the first cabinet meeting I have chaired, and I believe everyone here has the same idea.
I also have the desire to devote my efforts to the kingdom, and I hope that in the future, you can cooperate sincerely to build the kingdom even stronger."
Although the opening speech of the meeting was brief, it was carefully refined by Cruz. On the one hand, he expressed his thoughts on governing, and on the other hand, he also expressed his expectations for the cabinet.
"Bah bang bang!"
Not surprisingly, the applause was the cabinet ministers' response to the new prime minister.
Cruz signaled for the applause to stop, and the conference room fell silent.
"Everyone, let's make today's proposal, some changes in taxation."
As Cruz finished speaking, the eyes of everyone present showed surprise. Isn't this the first meeting of the new cabinet for everyone to meet and get familiar with each other? Why do they have to discuss things so soon?
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The sun was gradually turning westward, and cabinet ministers were walking out of the door of the Prime Minister's Office one after another. Everyone had the same expression on their face, with a serious look on their faces. This clearly told others that there was something wrong with this first meeting today.
There is indeed a problem. In addition to taxation, we also discussed several bills at today's meeting. These bills are all related to people's livelihood. Regarding the Prime Minister's unreasonable behavior, the cabinet ministers are still unable to figure out his thoughts, and these items
The Prime Minister's proposal was not passed, and the Prime Minister didn't seem to care too much about it. It was more like he came up with a proposal to inform everyone.
The ministers will definitely not be able to sleep well after today's meeting, and they must think about the Prime Minister's intentions for this.
Of course, some people can sleep, for example, representatives of the navy and army will not be bothered by this matter.
"Admiral Yagir, why don't you come and sit at my place."
General Simeone, the Minister of War, walked out of the Prime Minister's Office and extended an invitation to his naval colleagues.
"Okay, how about trying the coffee from your Army Department."
Yagier accepted Simeone's invitation immediately. As for whether he wanted to taste the coffee, only these two people knew.
The very conspicuous five-story building on Cochi Street is the new office of the Ministry of War. This building was the last project prepared by the old Marshal Cadorna when he was alive. Since it was the old Marshal's last wish, the construction speed of this new building
There was no time left, and the new army office building was completed the year after the old marshal passed away.
"Try our Army coffee."
In the office, Simone was greeting Yagir warmly.
“It tastes pretty good, not that bad.”
After taking a sip, Yagir commented on the coffee in a decent manner.
"It seems that the reputation of our army coffee is not good in the navy!"
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Chatting like they were bragging was certainly not the intention of the two leaders of the navy and army.
No, Simeone, who took the initiative to invite the other party, is not so sophisticated, or is not so particular.
"Admiral Yagir, what do you think about the next financial allocation?"
Seeing the Minister of War talking about business, Yagir immediately looked shocked and said, "What else can you say? The next allocation of funds from the Ministry of Finance will definitely be tilted towards your army, and our navy can only pick up some leftovers."
Although there is no news from the government, and the discussion has not even started yet, who are these two people? They have long known that the government will turn its focus to military expansion and war preparations. However, although it is military expansion and war preparations, there are also priorities.
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Unlike before, the army had the last laugh this time in the expansion of the army. According to instructions given by someone in the palace, the next expansion of the army is mainly aimed at the army. The army needs to gradually expand the current army of 320,000 to 600,000. The final
The plan is that after Italy has a conflict with a neighboring country in the future, Italy can complete the war preparations of one million troops in one month, 1.5 million troops in three months, and 2 million troops in one year.
It is noted that this army expansion plan needs to ensure that the expanded troops are fully equipped and well-trained. This means that the Italian Army must have various equipment and supplies at all times to ensure the use of 1.5 million troops.
This is a huge expense. To equip so many people with weapons and ammunition, equipment and materials need to be purchased by the Army. In addition, personnel training and reserve construction and other work are also heavy responsibilities. It can be said that the Army has already started preparations for the expansion of the army.
And this time Simonyi invited Admiral Yagier to come, and he also had a purpose.
"Admiral Yagir, although our army will benefit more from this military expansion, I don't know if you have noticed it. Coupled with the expansion of your navy, the kingdom has prepared to invest all available resources in our army."
Having said this, Simeone looked at the other person and continued. "We are all soldiers. Of course we know why the Kingdom has invested so much money in the past. So who do you think our next target is?"
"French or Austrian."
Faced with Simone's inquiry, Admiral Yagir gave his own answer.
However, Simone was not satisfied with the Admiralty's answer.
"Your Excellency Yagir, is it necessary to be so cautious with this answer?"
As he spoke, Simeone walked to the wall with the map and said. "According to the current situation, there are two alliances in Europe. Britain, France, and Russia are facing us and Germany and Austria. The current expansion of the kingdom is aimed at this confrontation between the alliances.
.First of all, the key point of this confrontation is in the Mediterranean, and in the Mediterranean, our country will inevitably become the main force."
Yagier did not deny Simeone's words. In many European confrontation simulations conducted within the navy, the Mediterranean Sea was the key. The reason is that the Suez Canal, the Strait of Gibraltar and the Black Sea Strait make the Mediterranean an important link between North Africa and Eastern Europe.
, Asia’s convenient sea lanes.
Whoever controls the Mediterranean will have the initiative in future confrontations.
"So our military must express a sufficient attitude. If it participates in this confrontation, it must ensure that the kingdom receives sufficient benefits. Our army believes that Corsica, Savoy and Nice will become an integral part of the kingdom.
In addition, Tunisia and Egypt must also receive enough respect."
"Isn't this the job of the Foreign Secretary? Isn't it inappropriate to express such a position?"
Faced with Yagir's words, Simeone immediately said, "We are not involved in diplomatic work, but are expressing the military's attitude. Is this wrong?"
Simone's words made Yagier a little moved. This kind of direct statement of the military's attitude is indeed very attractive.
"If this is the case, then our navy believes that Malta and Tunisia should be an integral part of the kingdom. As for Egypt, the interests of the kingdom must also be respected."
Fortunately, these two were still relatively sober and had not thought about bringing Egypt into the arms of the kingdom.
