My Italian: Chapter 21 The tree wants to be still, but the wind does not stop

Time passed quickly, and everything went back to the original track.

After the Prime Minister's attitude softened, everything calmed down again. Especially after the two attended a public meeting together and made a gesture of intimacy, people with strange thoughts pressed their thoughts. For a time, there was a calm and peaceful atmosphere in the city of Rome.

On Carlo's side, the days continued. In addition to studying courses every day, he was still in touch with Garibaldi. However, with little progress, Carlo clearly felt that Garibaldi was resistant to the royal family's wooing. It seems that it takes a lot of energy and time to hug the national hero's thigh, but he has enough time to wait. go down.

So time slipped away quietly in such an environment, and the situation in the city of Rome was calmed down again. In addition to the above things, Carlo is also paying attention to the scientific research center built by Marino.

This is good news. Under the attention of Carlo, the electrical research and development center in Marino is progressing very quickly. The construction task has been completed within three months. At present, it has entered the commissioning period of the equipment. to use.

This news is very good for Carlo, which indicates that his first step to intervene in Italy has gone out.

To be able to build it so quickly, of course, in addition to Carlo's urging, money plays a greater role. With the guarantee of the royal family, all funds are properly arranged, so the energetic workers quickly completed the research. center.

This also shows that the power of money can make people progress, even for those who are lazy by nature. Of course, the cost is not low. The cost list of 12 million liras is placed in front of Carlo.

Taking a look at the list, Carlo said with satisfaction to a tall and thin old man in front of him. "Thank you sir."

"Your Majesty is very kind, this is just what I should do."

The knight in Carlo's mouth is the court administrator, Alejad. This person who is usually very inconspicuous in the court and easily overlooked is in control of the royal family's financial power, which shows his status in the heart of the royal family.

This Alejad has worked for the royal family for decades, and has assisted the family for three generations. He can be trusted to control the royal family's finances, which shows his ability.

Although Alejad does not have many outstanding achievements in financial management, he is tight-lipped and willing to be lonely. Who can take care of the royal family's assets silently when he is not needed, and have money ready at any time when he is needed, who does not want such a person. And in these two points, Alejad has done a particularly good job, so he can become one of the most trusted people of his grandfather and father.

And now Carlo is also very satisfied with him. He always obeys the orders of the king, never asks, gives advice when needed, and does things silently when not needed. He is simply the perfect financial master.

"Your Majesty, do you still need funds in the near future?"

"No need, thank you."

"Then let me allocate funds and do other things."

"Go."

Looking at the departing palace chief, Carlo looked at the chief guard beside him and asked, "By the way, when will the research center be opened?"

That's right, now Carlo can't wait to see that the Electrical Experiment Center has started to work on the electrification of Italy.

"Your Majesty, it will take at least seven days to settle in." "Well, let the recruited researchers start working in seven days."

At present, the Electrical R&D Experimental Center has recruited more than 200 people, including not only Italian technicians, but also electrical R&D talents recruited from European countries.

That's right, Carlo will not only recruit Italian electrical R&D personnel. At present, as long as a well-known electrification researcher in Europe can receive an invitation from Italy. And the treatment is favorable, generally 50% higher than their current salary, which makes many people excited. At present, dozens of such people have been recruited from various countries, and half of the reasons are for lucrative salaries.

Of course, this trick was also learned by Carlo from well-known companies in later generations. This method is still effective in later generations, and it is naturally unfavorable now.

Of course, Carlo still feels a little slow by relying on the R&D center himself, mainly because now is a good time for electrification research, and he does not want Italy to miss the opportunity to be in the top position, so he still needs to hurry up. Therefore, Carlo is also preparing a solution, which is to use the relatively good universities in Italy to do electrification research and development.

He intends to fund well-known universities that are partial to science and engineering, such as the University of Rome and the University of Bologna, to conduct in-depth research on electrification. Wait until there are results to share with the school. Of course, the royal family who subsidized them got a lot of money, but this is also very good for the school, and I believe no one will refuse.

And this kind of experience is not uncommon in later generations, it has already been rotten, but now I believe that these universities have not experienced it. But these are all successful experiences, and I believe no one will feel bad about money.

In Carlo's view, such advanced scientific research experience is very necessary for Italy, which is currently lagging behind.

In the previous survey, Italy's investment in scientific research is far from enough. At present, most of the scientific research investment basically comes from the government, and the private sector is very rare. The weakness of the Italian capitalists also has a lot to do with them. At present, survival and growth are the first priority for them. Only when they grow to a similar level will they have the energy to shift funds to scientific research.

But for Carlo, he can't wait, and the capitalist's urgency makes him afraid to put hope on them.

In addition to the capitalists, only government funding is left.

However, everyone knows the financial status of the Italian government. It is very difficult to expect them to spend a large amount of funds to support scientific research. A small amount of funds is like peppering noodles. It covers everything and is not enough. It can only invest in more visible resources. place.

Now since neither the private nor the government can count on it, Carlo can only use the royal funds to find a way, so he will attach great importance to this. After all, only after a good start can the situation open up later~www.mtlnovel.com~ Yes Your Majesty, what do you need to prepare? "

Carlo was taken aback by the words of the head guard, and then he realized that he was asking who he invited to attend the opening ceremony of the R&D center.

Carlo originally didn't want to invite people to participate, he just wanted to keep it simple, but since the captain of the guard said it, he felt it was too low-key, he thought about it and replied, "Then invite people from the government. ."

"Okay, Your Majesty."

The baron responded to Carlo's words, but since he only invited people from the government, then His Majesty didn't want to make a big splash, so at least all ministers could participate. Thinking of this, he had an idea.

The next day, the invitation letter about the opening of the R&D test center in six days was handed over to the ministers and high-ranking officials. Facing the king's invitation, unless he really couldn't get away, he basically agreed.

In the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Cairoli looked at the invitation letter in front of him, and after a moment of silence, he replied to the secretary in front of him. "Reply to the royal family, I will be there on time."

"As per your order, Your Excellency."

When the Prime Minister replied that he wanted to participate, on the other side of Rome, former Prime Minister De Pretis also received an invitation letter. "Get ready, I need to attend His Majesty's invitation in Marino in six days, and I need to dress more solemnly."

"Understood, sir, I will let the tailor shop prepare new clothes."

That's right, Depretis intends to pick up the plane to see the young monarch. As for the reason, only he knows.

So in just one day, the ceremony of His Majesty was discussed in the city of Rome. Of course, many people added some discussion before and after tea.

As for Carlo, he never thought that such a ceremony could actually become the focus.