My Italian: Chapter 518 trade

Rome is a famous historical city and also a famous political and economic city. For many Italians, it has always been their wish to visit Rome.

The wishes of ordinary people are nothing to big shots. The delegation that had just returned from Germany dragged their exhausted bodies and got off the special train they were taking. At this time, it was already the first time when the lights came on, and most of the returning delegation members were eager to return home. But there are exceptions. For example, Prime Minister Antonio is not in a hurry to go home at this time.

"To the house of the Home Secretary."

Regarding the Prime Minister's order, the driver did not dare to intervene and drove directly to the house of the Secretary of the Interior Cruz.

The Pilt neighborhood next to the Seven Hills is a high-end neighborhood in Rome. Those who can live here are either rich or expensive. The Secretary of the Interior Cruz lives here.

At this moment, a car drove up to the door, and Prime Minister Antonio walked out of the car. This is a relatively delicate three-story building, and the blooming flowers in the yard give it a sense of leisurely contentment, but it looks very ordinary in this neighborhood.

"Prime Minister, I'm going to knock on the door."

"No need, I'll do it myself."

Rejecting the driver's help, Antonio himself came to the door and knocked on the door.

There was a crisp knock on the door, and soon the door opened.

"Excuse me...it's Your Excellency the Prime Minister, please come in!"

"Thanks!"

Although the butler had never met Antonio before, as the butler of the Minister of the Interior, how could he not know him? Newspapers, photos, public gatherings, etc. are all ways to know him.

"Prime Minister, welcome to your presence."

Cruz, who is the Minister of the Interior, greeted him immediately after hearing what the butler said. Although he was surprised in his heart that the Prime Minister came to his home, but at this moment, his face was filled with a smile like seeing an old friend. He fully demonstrated the basic qualities of a political figure.

"Excuse me, Cruz, I'll take the liberty of visiting here as I pass by."

"Hahaha, if the prime minister can come to my place, it will be so radiant!"

People who don't know must think that these two are regular old friends getting together. Who would have known that the two of them don't meet much, and this is the first time that the Prime Minister has visited the Home Secretary's home.

After briefly introducing his family, Cruz brought the visiting Prime Minister to his study, while the butler waited outside and forbade anyone from approaching him.

Handing the Prime Minister a glass of red wine, Cruz also poured himself. "Try wine from my hometown."

Antonio took a sip and felt that the taste was ordinary and a bit astringent. "not bad."

"Hahaha, Prime Minister, you are also the first person to say that my red wine is good. Many people don't like this kind of slightly bitter red wine. But I like it very much, because the sweetness left after the bitterness is more lethal. people cherish."

Cruz didn't know if he was talking about red wine or himself, Antonio didn't know.

At this moment, Cruz suddenly changed the topic. "Prime Minister, this sudden visit is not because you want to **** red wine bar?"

Facing Cruz's wary words, Antonio smiled at it. "Of course not. I am here to visit this time, and I do have something to discuss with you."

Regarding the Prime Minister's words, Cruz did not speak. Obviously he was waiting for the Prime Minister to continue to speak.

"I intend to resign the cabinet chief and start elections early."

Antonio didn't hide it, and directly reported the purpose of coming here.

"Pfft! Cough...cough...cough!"

Faced with such eye-popping content, all the red wine that Cruz hadn't swallowed was wasted.

"Prime Minister, are you joking?"

It's no wonder that Cruz would be shocked, because the news is simply too explosive. The prime minister intends to hold an early election, so there must be some intention or problem. Because the government is currently operating well, neither has any major faults, nor has it experienced any major crises, and everything is so calm and peaceful. Cruz really doesn't understand why the Prime Minister suddenly set off a huge wave by himself.

Facing Cruz's vigilant eyes, Antonio smiled wryly in his heart. Although he was not very familiar with the Minister of the Interior, he could basically guess what the other party was thinking just because he couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes. Speaking of it, if Antonio was killed three months ago, he would not have thought that he would talk to the National Socialist Party so soon, but there are some things that he must solve as soon as possible.

It was the newly negotiated Triple Alliance that made Antonio unable to retreat. As a fairly good politician, Antonio certainly knew what this contract renewal was about. It can be said that the signing of the renewal of the alliance represents a closer alliance between Germany, Italy and Austria, and what they need to confront is the gradually formed Britain, France and Russia.

Obviously, this kind of joint confrontation between countries will be more dangerous, and according to his understanding of His Majesty, since Italy has already participated, it will definitely go all out. And the current healthy Italian finances will immediately become unable to make ends meet.

That's right, Italy's finances are very healthy at present, and it is second only to the United Kingdom among the European powers. At present, Italy's military expenditure accounts for only 25.8% of its finances, which is only 0.7% higher than that of the British Empire.

Except for Britain and Italy, the other four countries have reached more than 30%. Among them, the highest proportion of military expenditure is the ally Germany, whose military expenditure accounts for an astonishing 41.2% of the total fiscal revenue. This also illustrates Germany's current situation. It has to compete with France and Russia on land and compete with Britain at sea. This will cost a lot of money, and it also needs allies to help share the pressure.

However, with the end of the trip to Germany, Italy, which has signed a new contract, has inevitably joined it. Then the next large investment in the army is inevitable, and the large investment in military expenditure is bound to increase government spending. The substantial increase in military expenditure will inevitably lead to the need for the government to cut a lot of expenditure, and this is not necessarily enough, not necessarily enough.

According to Antonio's judgment, if the government wants to support Italy's large-scale military expansion, it must find a way, and the only way that can be thought of is to increase taxes, except for borrowing. And it is very likely that the government will use both methods at the same time.

Reducing welfare expenditures, borrowing heavily, and increasing taxes, any of these three methods is difficult for Antonio, let alone doing these three together. inevitable.

But this matter has to be done, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com because this is the current mainstream wish in the country. The people who have mobilized their national self-confidence and the monarch hope that Italy can play a key role in the future.

As the leader of a left-wing political party, Antonio needs to consider his own ruling base, and it is impossible to deviate from the support base. You know he's a left-winger, not a right-winger.

It is better to make a deal at this time than to be kicked out of power in disgrace when the family is in chaos. From the current point of view, only the far-right National Socialist Party led by Secretary of the Interior Cruz can make deals or replace left-wing parties, and this is the main reason why Antonio appeared in Cruz's house.

Looking into Antonio's eyes, Cruz realized that this was not a joke, but serious.

At this moment, Cruz immediately felt his heart beating violently, and an unbelievable feeling came to his heart.

"My lord Antonio, what do you or your party want?"

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