My Italian: Chapter 362 Li Zhongtang\'s visit to Italy middle

Of course, the front page of the Evening News in Rome published a photo of Li Zhongtang shaking hands with Foreign Minister Barcona. The next day, major Italian newspapers also featured the photo in a prominent position.

However, the attention of the newspapers to Li Zhongtang and his party was not limited to this. Major newspapers sent people to follow Li Zhongtang and his party to report at any time.

For example, His Excellency Li Zhongtang, a politician from the Qing Dynasty, and Prime Minister Antonio had a laugh at the welcome dinner and discussed the development of the Far East market. The two sides exchanged views and reached some consensus. (In essence, Li Zhongtang and Antonio were just talking about the weather, and Antonio was concerned about Li Zhongtang's health.)

Newspapers scrambled to report on Li Zhongtang because the public liked to see this political old man from the Far East. This may be because the distance produces beauty. The Far East is too far from Italy, so many news about the two can only be known through newspapers and other media. The media praised him, even if the Qing army was poor and weak, it was interpreted as his love for peace.

As for Borneo, the local Chinese are relatively wealthy. Although their living habits are different, most of them have good character and high praise.

So this also led to people's curiosity about the Qing Kingdom, especially when someone guided them. Moreover, this Li Zhongtang was also a politician and prime minister of the Qing Dynasty, and he had a huge influence on the Qing country, which further stimulated the public's interest in Li Zhongtang. Even what dishes Li Zhongtang ate, what he said, who commented, etc.

Do you feel that Li Zhongtang has the potential of a superstar, and his every move can attract the attention of thousands of people. Well, Li Zhongtang won't care about this even if he knows about it, because he needs to pay attention to many things.

At the testing ground of the Beretta Arms Company in Brescia, Li Zhongtang and his party looked at a newly built Max machine. The company's chief designer Hiram Stevens Max introduced the latest Mark to Li Zhongtang. Qin machine gun.

"Prime Minister Li, this is our company's latest machine gun Type 1895. The total weight of the gun is 69KG, of which the gun body weighs 26.9kg, the cooling water is 4kg, and the tripod weighs 38.1KG. The gun is still made of canvas for the ammunition supply system. A non-dispersable chain is formed. Considering that stray bullets and shrapnel may damage the cooling water sleeve, an additional small circular shield is installed.”

Mark Qin pointed to the small round shield behind the muzzle and introduced it, and then he briefly introduced some other changes. Of course, these were basically told to Li Zhongtang, and the intention was obvious.

Of course, the introduction alone is not enough. The actual combat is the best test standard. Mr. Mark Qin personally operated this heavy machine gun and demonstrated it.

"Now we just have to aim at the target ahead and pull the triggers on the sides."

Following Mark Qin's words, the roar of a heavy machine gun sounded. "Da da da da..."

The twenty or thirty targets standing in front were shredded by machine guns at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Li Zhongtang, who was watching from the side, was not surprised, but some of the entourages who had never seen Mark Qin's shooting were different, and looked at everything in front of them in stunned eyes.

After the demonstration, Li Zhongtang asked.

"Mr. Mark Qin, how much is your new stun gun?"

"20,000 lire per machine, if you buy more than 50, our company can reduce the price to 19,000 lire. In addition, each machine gun is equipped with 3,000 rounds."

In the face of Li Zhongtang's inquiry, Mark Qin immediately gave the price and even took out the discount.

Since Mark Qin is so enthusiastic, and this stun gun is really good, Li Zhongtang also placed an order for 50 guns, which is not too expensive for more than 200,000 taels anyway.

Afterwards, Li Zhongtang continued to visit the Italian industry, Milan's textile and chemical industries, and let him see the shocking scene of ten thousand people working together.

Turin's steel and military industries made him feel the charm of heavy industry and the speed of mass production of artillery. As for Genoa's shipbuilding industry, the launch of a cruiser also left a deep impression on Li Zhongtang.

Of course, during this period, Li Zhongtang activated the banknote ability. Rifles, artillery, and even warships were all within the scope of Li Zhongtang's purchase. Of course, Li Zhongtang also purchased in moderation. For example, the warship purchased a 2,000-ton fast cruiser, and the artillery rifle was also equipped with a quantity of 5,000.

When Li Zhongtang was observing Italy's strength, he had been waiting in his heart, waiting for the Italian government's reply. That's right, when the welcome dinner was held, Li Zhongtang took the opportunity to propose to Prime Minister Antonio that he wanted to borrow Italy's hand to provide temporary help to the Huai Army.

It's just that this matter was delayed by Antonio on the grounds that it was of great importance, that it was very likely to change Italy's foreign policy towards the Qing, and that it needed to be carefully considered.

Of course, Li Zhongtang can also dance with long sleeves. He then said that he understands the concerns of the Kingdom of Italy, so he can walk around first to see the industrialization of Italy, and he can reply when he comes back.

Well, now it took a week to walk around, and it's almost the same. It was also time for Li Zhongtang to prepare to return to Rome. When he thought of the possible answer from Italy, he suddenly felt a little uncertain in his heart.

"How on earth will this man respond?"

Li Zhongtang sat on a train of floats specially prepared for him, looking at the exotic scenery outside the window, and said with some concerns about gains and losses.

Logically speaking, he is already 74 years old, which is a rare age. Why is he so worried about gains and losses?

Isn't there a saying that the older the rivers and lakes, the less courageous? Li Zhongtang, who has been rare in ancient times, has held great power for most of his life. This man can't be without power for a day. He is talking about people like Li Zhongtang. Purely normal.

"Father~www.mtlnovel.com~ I think Yiren should accept it."

The eldest son Li Jingfang gave his reasons when facing Li Zhongtang's questioning eyes. "I think that this kind of person only pays attention to practical benefits. As long as we give enough real benefits, this kind of person can still get away with it?"

"Having said that, but how should we give real benefits now. My father has resigned from the posts of Governor of Zhili and Minister of Commerce of Beiyang, and it is not easy to give real benefits now."

The second son, Li Jingshu, asked his inner thoughts.

That's right, it's a well-known fact that people value real benefits. The question is what should Li Zhongtang bring into the court so that people can't refuse. This is the question.

In the face of Li Jingshu's inquiries, the eldest son Li Jingfang couldn't say anything.

Well, Li Zhongtang can see the performance of the two sons. There is no one around here who has an idea, I'm really not used to it. The court is really mean and unkind. Apart from his two sons, there is only one Yu Shimei. Although he is also his staff member, he is not good at strategy.

Of course, no matter what Li Zhongtang thought about it, the train took him back to Rome.