Mussolini smiled and said: "I am very happy to see you so promising, not relying on your father to break out on your own completely shows your ability, but also shows that His Excellency the Minister of Transport has taught well." I can't do it, there are still a few poor relatives in my hometown, I used to take care of me for a while when I was in trouble, and now I see that I am in a hurry to cling to the prime minister, and I come to ask for money and officials in three days. You know, I just want to serve the Italian people well, I don't want to use public power to make things easier for them, and I am even more resolute in opposing the decadent style of running for office and seeking official positions by relying only on nepotism, but kinship can't be completely ignored, so it's too difficult......"

Got it! I know! The autumn wind is coming!

Contini, who knew Mussolini's intentions, was determined, but he pretended to be surprised: "My leader, why didn't you say it earlier, I could have arranged it better, but now it's a little late - the ownership structure of the motorcycle company has been determined, the registration has been completed, and it is difficult to insert it again." However, United Airlines is still in the establishment stage, and there are some preferred shares, with a dividend of about 6%, I wonder if your relatives are willing to give in? ”

"This ...... What is the approximate percentage of preferred stock? ”

"The first phase of 30 million lire share capital, I have separately set 10 million preferred shares, if you think it is not enough, I will add a little more."

"10 million?" Mussolini touched his head and thought about it, 10 million a year 6% is 600,000 lira (equivalent to 30,000 US dollars), this amount is not small, I am still very satisfied, I think the young man is very sensible, but there is some hesitation on the face.

Contini thought he was not satisfied, so he cursed secretly in his heart, but his face was full of smiles: "This...... Leader...... I will discuss with Mr. Marconi in a while the cooperation in the establishment of a radio station in Italy and the establishment of a radio factory, which will certainly retain shares for the state, and the radio company will have a part of the preferred shares......"

Mussolini said at this time: "Let's talk about those later, I think 10 million seems to be a bit much, my family can't compare with your family, they are all completely poor, how can I spend so much money to buy preferred shares?" ”

Contini hurriedly said: "How can the relatives of the leader be compared with other relatives? That's not just a family affair, it's a state affair! I can't help the leader solve problems in major national affairs, but it is my job to help the leader solve some family difficulties and share your worries, which will not only help the leader devote himself to work, concentrate on major things, and lead the Italian people to move forward bravely, but also prevent some villains from making irresponsible remarks behind their backs...... Naturally, I stepped forward to settle such a trivial matter as a loan, as long as they got the dividends safely, and they didn't dare to trouble other things. ”

The words are very vague, but the meaning is very clear: 10 million preferred shares are given away in vain, and the loan is simply a disguise, but other meanings are also expressed - you can take money, and you don't have to stretch out your hands anymore to operate, otherwise why is it called preferred shares (regardless of the company's profit and loss, priority fixed dividends, but no voting rights, no management rights).

Mussolini immediately understood: preferred shares are given away for free, not only shares but also dividends, young people's brains are good, and when they talk, they talk about national affairs seriously, solve problems for leaders, and introduce preferred shares and settle loans - the ugly name of the dry stock ********!

Of course, you have to do things after receiving money, it is not enough to send some equipment and deal with the airport cheaply, but also to cover this enterprise, so as not to reach out from top to bottom, of course Mussolini understands this truth, I saw him say with a serious face: "That's natural, your business will definitely listen to you, who dares to make trouble with you, you tell me, see if I don't give him a little color!" It is also a young entrepreneur, and it is a new thing such as civil aviation, and the government should set up a model, vigorously support it, and fully escort it. ”

After the "preferred shares" arrived, Mussolini smiled even more, and talked about the radio station, Contini found that Mussolini had a natural sensitivity to the media, and understood the essence of propaganda and public opinion after a little talk, and the two sides quickly reached an agreement in principle: it was agreed that Contini would follow the BBC to invest in the establishment of the Italian National Radio (IBC), with the official 35% of the shares - not paying a penny, but ensuring the channel's resources and exclusivity, and the remaining 65% was raised by the people. Contini didn't say that he wanted to take control, not that he didn't want to control, but that he couldn't stimulate too much at the moment, and it was the right way to do the broadcast first.

After nearly an hour of foreshadowing, Mussolini finally got down to business with Contini, which was his original intention for coming to Contini: "Calais, I wonder what you think about religion and the Papal States?" ”

Contini thought for a moment: "Religious belief is an important spiritual and cultural need, and historically it is an important part of maintaining the Italian national spirit; In reality, Italy has a population of nearly 40 million (about 38 million in fact), more than 95% of the people are religious, and Catholicism is the majority, plus the Pope is in Rome, so it must be treated with caution...... Of course, there is a point that I am very clear about: the medieval era of **** has passed forever, the Pope should work hard to pacify and purify the hearts of the Italian people, and can no longer interfere in the daily life of society and the administrative authority of the government, and the Papal States should also be separated from the daily power and restored to a purely religious center, so that the Holy See may have greater influence...... The old saying that render to God what is God's and Caesar's to Caesar is still relevant today. ”

Mussolini patted the armrest and expressed his satisfaction: "These words are very good, and they coincide with my thoughts, although I have opposed religion in the past during the revolution and have a critical attitude towards the Church, but now the situation is different, we are the rulers, we cannot do things based on personal likes and dislikes, we must fully consider the national interests of Italy, and represent the common ideas of the majority of the Italian people, so I hope to ease relations with the Pope, coexist peacefully, and work together for the construction of the Italian nation." ”

Contini knew that Mussolini was resolutely opposed to religion in his early years, calling himself an "atheist", not only refused to hold a wedding according to religious ceremonies when he got married, but even declared that "the revolution will destroy the church" even on the eve of his march to Rome in 1920, and now his attitude has taken a 180-degree turn, which shows that the political interests of realism have been fully considered.

But it is more difficult for a prime minister to change his tune immediately, for a person with a good face like Mussolini, someone must mediate and communicate with him, and Contini feels strange that although the Ziano family has a little connection with the Pope, the relationship is not very close, why did they find themselves?

Mussolini saw his doubts and explained: "I occasionally flipped through the newspaper two days ago and saw the article you wrote "Fracture and Inheritance", in which the role of religion in maintaining and shaping the Italian nation was very well written, and the article "One Doctrine, One Party, One Leader" you wrote last time I also admired it, which is stronger than many figures in the party who study theories, so I ...... it."

Of course, this is only a superficial reason, in fact, Mussolini is not unable to find a person who can communicate with the Holy See, but in this case he will have to pay other costs, and he may also be politically attacked by his opponents - if Contini says it, he will not have to pay any cost; Second, he can get rid of the stakes.

Contini suddenly realized: it turned out that the problem was this, and he felt that he had become Mussolini's royal literati after writing an article last time, but this matter was not unprofitable, and if he could guide the atmosphere to shape and finally normalize relations between the Italian government and the Pope, the name of the "young theorist" would be louder, and it would be beneficial to the Youth League, to the United Group, and to himself. If this is done, Mussolini will not disagree with the opportunity to ask for some benefits, right?