"First, the high rate of delay and error in the operation of the Italian railways is simply a shame for the great powers, and there are often newspapers and public opinion that ridicule it, and now that you are the Minister of Transport, I think you can start with this problem - it doesn't cost much to improve the punctuality rate, but it can effectively improve the influence of the Ministry of Transport in the minds of the people."

The first idea was conceived by Contini from the famous Italian joke that followed: "Don't care what Mussolini does, at least he can make the Italian train leave on time!" ”

"Second, improve public transportation, public transportation in Rome is very bad, it is recommended to set up 1-2 new bus and tram companies, do not run by the state, then there will be losses, public-private partnership is more appropriate, the government invests part, the consortium invests part, the specific operation is handed over to private management, the price can be dominated by the government, I believe the capitalists will be interested."

Old Ziano paused for a moment, his mind was full of ideas for building new railways, highways, and dredging shipping recently, and he hadn't taken into account the railway operation and public transportation.

"However, there may also be difficulties in government investment in public transport."

"It was difficult before, but now it's not difficult...... It's good that the government pays for the vehicles directly, and the vehicles ......," Contini blinked, "If you don't have money to buy Italian products, isn't there still German goods?" Of course, time has to be rushed. ”

The old Ciano then remembered the prediction of the depreciation of the mark, and it was beautiful to link them together, and the Ministry of Transport bought vehicles from Germany with government credit as a guarantee, and then the mark was booked, and the mark was depreciated in a year...... That's sour.

"Hahaha, Calais, you have a good idea lately, I think you can come to the Ministry of Transportation as an assistant minister."

"You wait for me to graduate...... Contini smiled slightly, "but seriously, there are several backbones of the alliance who will graduate next year, I want to recommend them to work in the government, it is best to start a little higher, their level and ability are very good, but they lack a little connection." ”

"You're not going to leave them at the newspaper?"

"Seriously, the newspaper can't afford to support them, and it's a waste to pile them all up in the newspaper, and I want the league and the newspaper to be a transitional period for them in school and at work, and once they know that doing well in the newspaper and the league will win a good job, they will work harder."

Although Contini's statement was vague, the elder Ziano understood: his son wanted to use the recommendation of the government's merits as an incentive to attract more talents to join the youth league and the newspaper, which was also beneficial to him - didn't his son's friends and confidants equal his own cadres?

"It's good that you have this idea, I strongly support it, and give you 6 places, you can rest assured that you will report the list over, and I will arrange the details. It doesn't matter if you have a family background, but you must be loyal, reliable, and capable! ”

"Thank you, Dad." Contini raised his head and said sincerely, old Ciano really has nothing to say to himself, asking for money for money, resources for resources, and face for face, although his soul is not pure little Ziano, but he still feels the family affection that blood is thicker than water.

Old Ziano laughed: "You are my son, who will you help if you don't help?" And you've helped a lot. Don't run around for the next two days, stay in the newspaper office as much as possible and wait for the phone to be announced......"

After a week of preparation, Mussolini planned to listen to the future work ideas and policy programs of the various departments today, but the situation reported by the ministers made him frown: many of the newly reorganized ministers are not yet suitable for their status, especially the important cabinet members sent by the fascist side are still in the style of the era of seizing power, the slogans are loud, the substantive provisions are not a few words, or put forward a large and inappropriate plan, not to mention the funds involved cannot be solved this year, Even if all the funds of other ministries are cut, it will be difficult to meet this "grandiose" idea.

Although Mussolini likes to talk and run trains in front of outsiders, he knows very well that his position is not yet secure, and governing the country cannot be solved by shouting a few slogans, and there must be practical measures, especially when he promised to show a new image of the government in front of the people and draw a clear line with the previous politician government, so there must be practical and feasible dry goods to put forward, and now this appearance is difficult for him to accept, and his face has become difficult to see.

The elder Chiano's report was relatively low, and when it was his turn to report, he said it very concisely, without any slogans, but the idea was very clear:

"First, survey the main bridges, railways, highways, culverts, and tunnels throughout the country, and repair damaged or damaged facilities within one year;

Many of the facilities were actually destroyed during the fascist movement, and Mussolini knew this, and when he heard this, he couldn't help but nod his head - they were saboteurs before, but now they have become builders;

"Second, strict railway discipline, improve management capabilities, improve the level of operation, if necessary, German experts can be hired to participate in the work, within a year to increase the on-time rate of railway departures to more than 85%, establish a good image, eliminate public dissatisfaction."

This is also very much to Mussolini's appetite, even a railway can not leave on time, the Italians are really hopeless, as for hiring German experts or something, he can also understand, the level of operation of the German railway network is famous all over the world.

"Third, improve public transport, starting with Rome, to increase the number of buses and trams in a public-private partnership and promote them to other large cities, with no less than 1,000 buses this year, and the fare is led by the government, and the increase needs to be heard;"

"Fourth, survey the geology of Rome, Milan and other large cities to prepare for the construction of new subways in the future."

"Fifth, set up airports in Rome, Milan, Turin, Florence, Naples, Catania and other places, give full play to the advantages of the Italian aviation industry, open international civil routes to Paris, London, Barcelona, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Berlin, Warsaw, and gradually improve domestic routes, all work will be completed within five years, and the routes from Rome to London, Berlin and Paris will be completed next year;"

"Sixth, dredging inland waterways;"

"Seventh,"

"Eighth,"

Ciano Sr. said a total of 10 measures, and Mussolini listened carefully and carefully, and finally asked: "How much budget is needed for this?" ”

"According to the budget structure that has been established so far, some loans may be used, but the Ministry of Transport itself will be responsible for repayment."

"Excellent! You spoke very well! Mussolini swept away the unhappiness just now and said loudly, "I wonder what other gentlemen have to say about the idea of the Ministry of Transportation?" ”

The new Minister of Aviation, who is also an authority on Italian aviation theory and the founder of the doctrine of "air supremacy", said: "The Ministry of Aviation agrees with the idea of the Ministry of Transport to develop domestic and international civil air routes, and hopes to work together. ”

War Secretary and former Army General Diaz then spoke: "The War Department has a lot of large bombers left behind, which can be converted to civilian aircraft, and there are also a number of retired pilots who need to be settled, and I hope that priority will be given to hiring them, and we also have an idle and closed military airfield on the southern outskirts of Rome, which may be used if the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Aviation deem it available - as long as the aircraft, airfields and related facilities are properly compensated by the War Department." ”

Everyone laughed secretly: Now that there is no war, these planes and airports are all cumbersome, not to mention the money required for maintenance and care, and they also occupy the establishment and resources, and now under the guise of helping the Ministry of Communications develop civil aviation, not only will they clean up a pile of garbage, but also let the Ministry of Communications help resettle people and provide budget compensation.

Old Ciano smiled slightly: "I have written down both suggestions, and in principle, I think it is feasible." ”

At the end of the discussion, Mussolini summed up the following sentences: "Today, the measures and plans of the Ministry of Communications are the most reasonable, and the essence of the use of the budget is also grasped, I think it is very good, and the rest of the ministries need to learn from the Ministry of Communications and revise the work plan of their own departments!" ”

Only the Deputy Minister of Transportation, a member of the Catholic Party, Taroder, was surprised: because the policy plan discussed by the two yesterday was not like this, it was much grandiose, and the budget was doubled, and he was a little caught off guard by how Ziano suddenly changed it to the current plan, but judging from the scene, the Prime Minister was very satisfied with this, and he suddenly admired the wit of the old Chiano.

Public-private partnerships, buses, trams? It seems like a good business......